Illustrations for Mikhail Stelmakh's book "In the Hedgehog's Windmill" 1956

This illustration by Hryhorii Havrylenko, created in 1956, depicts a scene from Mikhail Stelmakh's book "In the Hedgehog's Windmill." The image features a young boy standing in a field, seemingly lost in thought, as a truck filled with passengers drives away in the distance. Havrylenko's signature style is evident in the simple lines and the focus on conveying emotion through the characters' expressions. The illustration serves as a powerful visual representation of the poignant moments in the book, capturing the innocence of childhood and the bittersweet feeling of separation.