Crimea. Koktebel 1939

"Crimea. Koktebel" is a watercolor painting created in 1939 by Russian artist Ivan Bilibin, known for his illustrations and designs in the Art Nouveau style. This particular piece depicts a serene landscape scene of a small village nestled at the foot of a mountain range in Crimea, a popular tourist destination in Ukraine. Bilibin’s masterful use of color and detail captures the warm, golden tones of the sunlit countryside, creating a sense of tranquility and peace. The painting's emphasis on natural beauty, with its rolling hills, verdant vegetation, and distant peaks, highlights Bilibin's artistic talent for portraying the allure of the Crimean landscape.