The artwork titled “Illustration for the Russian Fairy Story ‘Maria Morevna'” was created in 1900 by the artist Ivan Bilibin. This particular piece belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and falls under the genre of illustration. It is part of the “Maria Morevna” series.
The artwork features a page from a book with text arranged in paragraphs, indicating it is an illustrated narrative, likely a segment from the fairy tale “Maria Morevna.” The text, written in Russian, is framed by intricate illustrative borders that detail architectural and natural motifs, enhancing the page’s decorative style. At the bottom of the page, there is an illustration of a tranquil evening landscape featuring a full moon reflected in a calm body of water, bordered by a tree silhouette to the right. The scene exudes a serene and enchanting atmosphere typical of Bilibin’s illustrative style, complementing the fairy tale theme.
