The artwork titled “King of the Seas” was created by Ivan Bilibin in 1911. This piece belongs to the Art Nouveau or Modern art movement and falls under the genre of a poster.
The artwork depicts a regal figure emerging from the ocean, adorned with a crown and holding a scepter. The intricate design and detailed patterns characteristic of Bilibin’s style are evident throughout the piece. The regal figure, presumably a sea king, is surrounded by a fleet of ships navigating through tumultuous waves. The use of color and elaborate ornamentation highlights the mystical and authoritative nature of the central character. The text at the top of the artwork, inscribed in Cyrillic script, translates to “King of the Seas,” reinforcing the maritime and sovereign theme of the poster.
