The artwork, titled “Illustration for the epic ‘Ilya Muromets and Svyatogor’s wife'”, was created by the distinguished artist Ivan Bilibin in the year 1912. This piece belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and is part of a series dedicated to the character Ilya Muromets. Rendered in the genre of illustration, the artwork exemplifies Bilibin’s meticulous line work and intricate detailing, characteristic of his contributions to Russian folklore art.
The illustration depicts a scene with a striking composition. A woman draped in detailed attire appears in a dynamic pose, engaging with a bearded man clad in ornate armor and holding a shield. The surrounding environment is lush with stylized trees and foliage, indicative of Bilibin’s flair for incorporating natural elements and intricate patterns. The background reveals a distant landscape featuring tents, adding depth to the narrative dimension of the scene. The entire composition is inked with meticulous precision, embodying the rich visual storytelling and aesthetic elegance typical of Bilibin’s illustrative work.
