Illustration for The Ural Tales 

This illustration by Vyacheslav Nazaruk, a prominent Russian artist born in 1941, is a vibrant and intricate depiction of two women adorned in ornate clothing and crowns, positioned on a rocky ledge overlooking a landscape. The artwork, likely a scene from "The Ural Tales," utilizes a unique technique where the imagery is constructed from meticulously assembled and layered fragments of natural materials, adding a textured and tactile dimension to the composition. This captivating piece showcases Nazaruk's talent for combining realism with a sense of fantasy, evoking a sense of mystery and wonder.