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Ivan Bilibin Dark Russian Folklore

Posted by Justin Meyers on

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Sketch for the opera, 'The Golden Cockerel', by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. image via https://www.wikiart.org Public domain 

There was something dark, mythic and beautiful about the world of folklore Ivan Bilibin created.

Throughout his creative life Bilibin was inspired deeply by Slavic folklore and myths. He distinctly reflected the mountains, forests, and lore of old Russia. Bilibin gained some renown in 1899, when he released his illustrations of Russian fairy tales which became widely popular. During the Russian Revolution, he drew revolutionary cartoons and continued his personal art and colorful stage set designs. Bilibin's unique Art was cut short when he died during WWII. He resides buried in a mass grave in Leningrad, Russia.

Bilibin's twilight hued illustrations reflect a deep fascination with Russian folklore and an almost Eastern-style crisp linework. While his Art was largely unknown outside of Russia a 1970s reprint series helped bring him to the attention of the wider Art world. Please enjoy a few of Bilibin's fine works selected by Dark Art & Craft.

russian dark folk art print Ivan Bilibin Dark Forest Folklore

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Darl Art & Craft Ivan Bilibin Art poster prints 

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More info and artwork can be found here 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_Bilibin 

Darl Art & Craft Ivan Bilibin Art poster prints 

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Justin Meyers


@ Dark Art & Craft, print collector and Graphic Artist from Ohio, US.

https://www.artstation.com/darkartandcraft

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