The artwork titled “Illustration for the Russian Fairy Story ‘Maria Morevna'” was created by Ivan Bilibin in the year 1900. It belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and falls under the genre of illustration. This piece is part of the series “Maria Morevna.”
The artwork showcases a text block in the Russian language, framed with ornate, intricate border designs that are typical of Art Nouveau. The text appears to narrate a segment from the fairy tale of Maria Morevna. Below the text, there is a small rectangular illustration depicting a serene landscape scene at dusk or dawn, characterized by a calm river reflecting a near-full moon and surrounded by silhouettes of trees. The meticulous border designs and the serene landscape image together encapsulate the fairy tale’s essence, enhancing the mystical and fantastical theme of the narration.
