Cover for the novel by Alexander Pushkin "Dubrovsky" 1919

This 1919 illustration by Boris Kustodiev is a cover for the novel "Dubrovsky" by Alexander Pushkin. The artwork depicts a man in a military uniform standing in a forest setting, suggesting a scene from the novel. Kustodiev was a Russian painter known for his vibrant, stylized illustrations and his connection to the Russian realist tradition. His work on "Dubrovsky" embodies these characteristics with a focus on the narrative and atmosphere of the story.