Illustration for the poem 'The Tale of the Golden Cockerel' by Alexander Pushkin

ivanbilibin

Private Collection

child-oriented illustration

quirky illustration

text

personal sketchbook

food illustration

illustrative and welcoming imagery

illustrative and welcoming

mythology

watercolour illustration

storyboard and sketchbook work

cartoon carciture

cartoon theme

This illustration, created by Ivan Bilibin, is a depiction of a scene from Alexander Pushkin's poem 'The Tale of the Golden Cockerel'. Known for his work in the style of *Russian Modernism*, Bilibin captures the essence of the fantastical story in a vivid and stylized illustration. The scene features a king standing outside a traditional Russian home, with a golden cockerel, a black cat, and a pig. The use of bright colors and intricate details contribute to the overall charm and whimsicality of this *book illustration*.