Illustration for the poem 'The Tale of the Golden Cockerel' by Alexander Pushkin 1906

This illustration by Ivan Bilibin, created in 1906, depicts a scene from Alexander Pushkin's famous fairytale "The Tale of the Golden Cockerel." The work is a beautiful example of Bilibin's signature style, which is characterized by vibrant colors, bold outlines, and a strong sense of folk art. The illustration captures the magical and whimsical nature of the tale, and features a procession of warriors in full regalia, emphasizing the grand scale of the events depicted in the poem. It is a powerful and evocative illustration of the original work, that has become recognized as a key piece of Russian art.