A Winged Sorceress Soaring above Mountains

1907

Russian 20th Century

Associated Names
Russian 20th Century

Artist

This is a painting of a mythical creature with wings and a human-like face soaring through the sky. The creature has a red-haired human face adorned with an ornate headdress and a decorative collar. Its wings are blue and green, capturing motion. Below, rocky landscapes form a rugged terrain. In the background are faintly drawn structures that could resemble castles or church spires, giving the scene an otherworldly atmosphere. This is in the style of Ivan Bilibin.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor on buff card

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John O'Brien

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 10 × 14.9 cm (3 15/16 × 5 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2017.181.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Dr. John O'Brien, Charles Town, WV); gift to NGA, 2017.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in ink: T. (not deciphered)

Wikidata ID

Q64630034

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