Ivan Jakovljevič Bilibin is one of the most famous Russian graphic artists of the early 20th century. He is remembered for his beautiful illustrations of fairy tales and stories, showcasing the magical world of Russian folklore. He was born in 1876 in Tarkhov, near St. Petersburg. Although he studied law and graduated from the University … Read more
Last year marked the 150th anniversary of the birth of Helen Beatrix Potter, an English writer and illustrator, best known for her brightly illustrated stories about adorable animals. She was born on July 28, 1866 in London, into a typical Victorian family. Her mother was the daughter of a wealthy shipbuilder and cotton merchant, and … Read more
Fairies, elves, gnomes, goblins, dwarves, invisible and magical creatures of the forest, along with other unusual characters from stories and fairy tales, come to life on paper before the reader’s eyes thanks to the imaginative illustrator and painter Arthur Rackham. Rackham belonged to the narrow circle of the most significant representatives of the Golden Age … Read more
