Bilibin Collection

Poduzheme village by Ivan Bilibin
Painting of Poduzheme village by Ivan Bilibin on a Red Cross postcard Date: 1904

Mushroom. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Mushroom. Private Collection

The Legend of the Invisible City of Kitezh, 1929. Creator: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
The Legend of the Invisible City of Kitezh, 1929. Private Collection

Illustration for Arabian Fairy Tales, 1932. Creator: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Illustration for Arabian Fairy Tales, 1932. Private Collection

Illustration for Arabian Fairy Tales, 1932. Creator: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Illustration for Arabian Fairy Tales, 1932. Private Collection

Illustration for Arabian Fairy Tales, 1932. Creator: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Illustration for Arabian Fairy Tales, 1932. Private Collection

MUSSORGSKY/KHOVANSCCHINA
Costume for Martha, a widow, mystic, former mistress of Andrei Khovanski, son of Ivan K : she escapes being drowned, dies throwing herself into a fire

An original design for a ceiling mural for the State Bank in Nizhny-Novgorod
1195735 An original design for a ceiling mural for the State Bank in Nizhny-Novgorod, 1913 (pencil, ink, w/c, gouache, heightened with gold) by Bilibin

A Married Woman of Olonets Government, Kargopol Uezd, 1905 (pen & ink
1195635 A Married Woman of Olonets Government, Kargopol Uezd, 1905 (pen & ink, w/c on paper) by Bilibin, Ivan (1876-1942); 30.5x19.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian

Ivan Tsarevich and the Firebird, 1930 (pencil, w / c, ink)
1195736 Ivan Tsarevich and the Firebird, 1930 (pencil, w/c, ink) by Bilibin, Ivan (1876-1942); 27x20 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Russian New Year Card with an Eagle or mythical Phoenix emblem (lithograph)
3923708 Russian New Year Card with an Eagle or mythical Phoenix emblem (lithograph) by Bilibin, Ivan (1876-1942); Photo © John Massey Stewart; Russian, out of copyright

Cover of "Contes de l Isba", 1931. Creator: Bilibin
Cover of " Contes de l Isba", 1931. Private Collection

Fire bird, mythological creature
The hero of this Russian folk- tale plucks a feather from the tail of the Fire Bird as it imprudently passes within arms reach

Illustration to the fairytale The White Duck, 1901. Creator: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Illustration to the fairytale The White Duck, 1901. Private Collection

Cover of the score of the opera The Golden Cockerel by N. Rimsky-Korsakov, 1908. Private Collection

Design for a ceiling mural for the State Bank in Nizhny Novgorod, 1913. Private Collection

Opera prive de Paris. Premiere saison. 1929, 1928
Ope ra prive de Paris. Premie re saison. 1929, 1928. Private Collection

Saint Grand Duke Vladimir, 1925. Private Collection

Illustration to the Fairy Tales by Alexander Roslavlev, 1909. Private Collection

The Tale The Golden Cockerel by A. Pushkin, 1907. Private Collection

Costume design for the opera Ruslan and Lyudmila by M. Glinka. Found in the Collection of State Central A. Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Moscow

The Saints Boris and Gleb. Private Collection

Illustration for the Fairy tale Morozko, 1931. Private Collection

Tsar Saltan. Costume design for the opera The Tale of Tsar Saltan by N. Rimsky-Korsakov, 1928. Private Collection

Meeting of the Kyivan Princes, 1907. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Meeting of the Kyivan Princes, 1907. Private Collection

Costume design for the opera The Tale of Tsar Saltan by N. Rimsky-Korsakov, 1929. Private Collection

Title page of The Fairy tale of the Tsar Saltan by A. Pushkin, 1904. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Title page of The Fairy tale of the Tsar Saltan by A. Pushkin, 1904. Found in the collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

Illustration to the fairytale The Golden Cockerel by A. Pushkin, 1907. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Illustration to the fairytale The Golden Cockerel by A. Pushkin, 1907. Found in the collection of Museum of the Goznak, Moscow

Illustration to the The Tale of the Fisherman and the Fish, 1933. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Illustration to the The Tale of the Fisherman and the Fish, 1933. Found in the collection of Museum of the Goznak, Moscow

Title page of Souvenir program for the opera The Tale of Tsar Saltan by N. Rimsky-Korsakov, 1928. Private Collection

Costume design for the opera The Bride of Tsar by N. Rimsky-Korsakov, 1930. Private Collection

Illustration to the The Tale of the Fisherman and the Fish. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Illustration to the The Tale of the Fisherman and the Fish. Private Collection

Russian Village. Stage design for the opera The Tale of Tsar Saltan by N. Rimsky-Korsakov. Private Collection

Militrissa. Costume design for the opera The Tale of Tsar Saltan by N. Rimsky-Korsakov. Private Collection

Churilo Plenkovich. Illustration for the book Russian epic heroes. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Churilo Plenkovich. Illustration for the book Russian epic heroes. Private Collection

Volga Svyatoslavich. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Volga Svyatoslavich. Private Collection

Baptism by Fire. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Baptism by Fire. Found in the collection of State Art Gallery, Lviv

Sinbad the Sailor. Illustration for Arabian Fairy Tales. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Sinbad the Sailor. Illustration for Arabian Fairy Tales. Private Collection

Illustration for the Fairy tale of the Tsar Saltan by A. Pushkin. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Illustration for the Fairy tale of the Tsar Saltan by A. Pushkin. Private Collection

Illustration for Old Russian Legend Volga, 1901-1904. Private Collection

Cover design for the journal Zhar-ptitsa (Firebird), 1921. Private Collection

Portrait of Ivan Kharitonovich Bilibin (the Great), 1801. Artist: Levitsky, Dmitri Grigorievich (1735-1822)
Portrait of Ivan Kharitonovich Bilibin (the Great), 1801. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Peasant Girl. Illustration to the book Contes de l Isba, 1931. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Peasant Girl. Illustration to the book Contes de l Isba, 1931. From a private collection

Illustration for the Fairy tale Marya Morevna, 1913-1915. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Illustration for the Fairy tale Marya Morevna, 1913-1915. From a private collection

Ilya Muromets and Svyatogor, 1934. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Ilya Muromets and Svyatogor, 1934. From a private collection

Ilya Muromets, 1934. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Ilya Muromets, 1934. From a private collection

The Adoration of the god Svetovid, 1934. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
The Adoration of the god Svetovid, 1934. From a private collection

Polevik, 1934. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Polevik, 1934. From a private collection

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"Bilibin: A Master of Russian Folklore and Fantasy" Ivan Bilibin, a renowned Russian artist from the late 19th to early 20th century, captivated audiences with his enchanting illustrations and designs. From the picturesque Poduzheme village to the mythical Zmey Goynych, Bilibin's works transported viewers into a world of wonder. One cannot help but be mesmerized by Bilibin's depiction of Ivan Tsarevich and the Firebird, where vibrant colors dance across the page in perfect harmony. His attention to detail is evident in every stroke of pencil, watercolor, or ink. The fire bird itself comes alive under his skillful hand, embodying both beauty and danger. Bilibin's talent extended beyond illustrations; he also created breathtaking murals like his original design for the State Bank in Nizhny-Novgorod. The ceiling mural showcased intricate patterns that seemed to tell stories of their own. It was a true testament to Bilibin's ability to merge artistry with architecture. In addition to folklore-inspired pieces, Bilibin delved into other realms as well. His cover for "Contes de l'Isba" exuded elegance and mystique while capturing the essence of traditional Russian tales. Meanwhile, his lithograph New Year Card featured an eagle or mythical Phoenix emblem symbolizing rebirth and hope. The Golden Cockerel opera score cover demonstrated Bilibin's versatility as an artist who could seamlessly blend music with visual art. This collaboration with composer Rimsky-Korsakov brought forth a stunning representation of this beloved tale. Bibilbin left no stone unturned when it came to exploring Slavic mythology either - from illustrating scenes from Mussorgsky/Khovanscchina opera production to bringing forth creatures like the three-headed dragon Zmey Goynych or even mythological beings such as the Firebird.