Sheet 'L' from the album 'Ukrainian alphabet' 1917

This illustration is part of a series of 33 works by Ukrainian artist Heorhiy Narbut called "Ukrainian alphabet", completed in 1917. Sheet 'L' depicts a lion and a swan in a stylised landscape, with the letter 'L' in the Cyrillic alphabet incorporated into the composition. The illustration uses a simple black and white palette to highlight the strong lines and graphic quality of the design. The artwork is a prime example of Narbut’s art deco style, which he used to create a new, modern identity for Ukrainian art.