Illustration to 'Nightingale' by Hans Christian Andersen 1912

This illustration by Ukrainian artist Heorhiy Narbut is a visual representation of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, 'The Nightingale'. Created in 1912, this work depicts a simple yet striking image of a blackbird perched on a flowering branch against a pale background. Narbut's stylized art style, characterized by black outlines and flat colors, evokes a sense of folk art tradition and is reminiscent of the iconic illustrations of Russian artist Ivan Bilibin. The image captures the essence of the tale, highlighting the humble beauty of the nightingale in contrast to the extravagant and artificial world of the emperor.