Illustration for the fairy tale "Vasilisa the Beautiful" by Ivan Bilibin

Illustration for the fairy tale "Vasilisa the Beautiful" 1900

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This illustration for the fairy tale "Vasilisa the Beautiful" by Ivan Bilibin, a prominent artist of the Russian Art Nouveau movement, depicts a knight on horseback riding through a forest. Created in 1900, it showcases Bilibin's signature style, blending traditional Russian folk art with Art Nouveau elements. The flat planes of color, decorative patterns, and stylized figures evoke the magical and mystical world of the fairy tale. Bilibin's illustrations, known for their vibrant colors and intricate detail, became synonymous with Russian folklore and remain popular to this day.