Illustration for the collection of short stories by Yevhen Gutsal "In the stork village" 1969

Created in 1969 by Ukrainian artist Hryhorii Havrylenko (1927-1984), "Illustration for the collection of short stories by Yevhen Gutsal 'In the stork village'" depicts a single stork in a minimalist black and white style. The image's simple composition focuses on the bird's form, outlined with a hatched texture, suggesting a woodblock print. The stark contrast and limited detail evoke a sense of both realism and symbolism, capturing the essence of a beloved Ukrainian symbol.