The artwork titled “Egypt. Pyramids,” created by Ivan Bilibin in 1924, exemplifies the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and falls within the landscape genre.
The artwork depicts a serene and majestic landscape dominated by the monumental pyramids of Egypt. The scene is suffused with soft, muted hues that convey the stillness of the desert. Prominent in the foreground are the massive, angular blocks and rugged rock formations, rendered in shades of dark brown and gray. These stark, shadowy elements contrast with the sunlit, sandy ground and the pale, smooth surfaces of the pyramids in the background. The composition guides the viewer’s eye towards the distant horizon, where the desert meets a softly-tinted sky. Bilibin’s use of delicate lines and subtle gradations in color captures the timeless grandeur of the ancient structures, evoking a sense of both history and tranquility.
