The artwork titled “Crimea. Batiliman” was created by Ivan Bilibin in 1940. Belonging to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement, this piece is a landscape genre painting that exquisitely captures the serene beauty of the Crimea region.
The artwork presents a tranquil coastal scene with a detailed depiction of rocky terrain leading down to the peaceful waters of the sea. In the background, a prominent rocky hill rises majestically, bathed in muted earthy tones that blend harmoniously with the blue expanse of the water. The shoreline, scattered with stones, extends gently into the calm waters, creating a soothing and picturesque view. The color palette employed by Bilibin consists predominantly of soft pastels, which render a dreamlike quality to the landscape. The composition is marked by its meticulous attention to detail and delicate tonal variations, which are characteristic of Bilibin’s artistic style within the Art Nouveau movement.
