Ivan Bilibin (1876-1942) was a Russian illustrator, stage designer, and member of the Mir Iskusstva (World of Art) movement, renowned for his distinct style that fused Russian folkloric elements with Art Nouveau. Bilibin gained prominence through his richly detailed illustrations of Russian fairy tales and folk stories, which captured the imagination of both children and adults. Unfortunately, Bilibin’s life and career were dramatically affected by the political upheavals of the Russian Revolution. He emigrated to Egypt and France for a time before returning to Soviet Russia. Despite these challenges, he continued to work until his death during the Siege of Leningrad in 1942. Today, Ivan Bilibin’s legacy lives on through his captivating illustrations that continue to enchant and inspire, serving as a timeless reminder of Russia’s rich cultural folklore and artistic tradition. We love Ivan Bilibin’s style both in Midjourney and in real life. The delicate, intricate pictures with Slavic folklore and fairytales recognizable style and scenes are great and breath taking! The Midlibrary score is 9/9 (we are ready to overlook Francis D. strangely positioned between the trees. Anyway, there is a fairy tale about a giant’s head, which this could illustrate), it’s a Powerstyle!