The artwork titled “Crimea. Koktebel,” created by Ivan Bilibin in 1939, belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and is a landscape genre painting.
In this artwork, a serene coastal scene unfolds, featuring a rocky shoreline extending into the tranquil waters. The foreground is dominated by an assortment of large stones and boulders, varied in shape and earthy tones, displaying textures and natural irregularities. As the eye moves towards the middle ground, a few massive rock formations protrude from the calm sea, casting subtle reflections on the water’s surface. The horizon reveals distant mountainous terrain, rendered in soft, muted hues, contributing to the composition’s depth and sense of distance. The gentle blending of the sky’s pastel shades and the placid water further evoke a sense of calm and timeless tranquility.
