Illustration for Alexander Pushkin's 'Fairytale of the Tsar Saltan' 1905

This illustration by Ivan Bilibin, a prominent figure in the Russian Art Nouveau movement, depicts a scene from Alexander Pushkin's "The Tale of Tsar Saltan." Created in 1905, it showcases Bilibin's signature style, characterized by flat planes of color, stylized figures, and intricate details. The image features a grand, fairytale-like city with numerous golden domes, nestled within a verdant landscape. The stylized figures, a man gazing at the city and a woman in the foreground, further contribute to the enchanting and otherworldly atmosphere of the work. Bilibin's illustrations for Russian fairytales were highly successful and contributed to the revival of interest in Russian folklore during the early 20th century.