Ivan Bilibin illustrations
Slavic Folklore
Russian Fairy Tales
As folklore comes from many different cultures, one cannot forget the Ivan Bilibin scenarios.
Russian Fairy Tales are strongly influenced by Slavic folklore. They're absolutely stunning.
His illustrations are astounding and among my favorites.
He was born in the suburbs of St. Petersburg, known as Russia's "window to Europe", in August 16, 1876.
He went to Munich to further his education but later travelled in Northern Russia.
His Art came from his interest in the old wooden architecture and became acquainted with Russian folklore.
Later he published his findings in a monograph in 1904.
His watercolors were admired and he got a commission to illustrate
fairy tales
as a State Document.
He gained acknowledgment in 1899 with his illustrations of Russian fairy tales and these included tales such as The Tale of Ivan the Tsar's Son, The Frog Princess and The Little White Duck.
He traveled to Cairo and Alexandria but settled in Paris in 1925. He died in February 7, 1942.
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