Illustration for the Russian Fairy Story: White Duck
c. 1901-1902
About this artwork
This chromolithograph illustrates a scene from the Russian fairy tale "White Duck," depicting a regal figure on a tower overlooking a sea filled with ships, set within a highly decorative border. It exemplifies Bilibin's blend of Russian folk art and Art Nouveau aesthetics.
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Ivan Bilibin, a prominent figure of the "Mir iskusstva" movement, revolutionized Russian book illustration by infusing traditional Slavic folklore with the decorative principles of Art Nouveau. His meticulous attention to detail and use of bold, illustrative lines made his interpretations of fairy tales instantly recognizable and deeply influential in shaping Russia's artistic identity at the turn of the 20th century.
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Illustration for the Russian Fairy Story: White Duck
Ivan Bilibin, c. 1901-1902
