The artwork titled “Illustration for the Tale of Prince Ivan, The Firebird and the Grey Wolf” was created by Ivan Bilibin in 1899. This piece belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and serves as an illustration genre within the series “Tale of Ivan Tsarevich, The Firebird and the Grey Wolf.”
The artwork, displayed in a monochromatic scheme with intricate borders, features a detailed narrative excerpt from the folktale. The text is accompanied by an illustration of a dark grey wolf prowling under the moonlight, its eyes gleaming menacingly, adding a dramatic visual element that enhances the storyline. Overall, the illustration captivates with its detailed craftsmanship and period-specific artistic style.
