Illustration for the Historical Revolutionary Almanac of publisher Rosehip 1906

This illustration by Ivan Bilibin, created in 1906, depicts a warrior figure standing with an ax in a landscape. The warrior is clad in armor, and his face is obscured by a helmet. The scene likely draws inspiration from Russian folklore and history, which Bilibin was known to incorporate into his artwork. This black and white illustration with stark lines and bold shapes, a hallmark of the Art Nouveau movement, was intended for an almanac and exemplifies the style that made Bilibin a significant figure in Russian illustration.