Sergei Vasilievich 1878 1936 Collection

The peasant and the domovoy, 1922. Creator: Chekhonin, Sergei Vasilievich (1878-1936)
The peasant and the domovoy, 1922. Private Collection

The Hut on Chicken Legs. Illustration to the poem Ruslan and Lyudmila by A. Pushkin, 1921-1926. Private Collection

Leshy. Illustration to the poem Ruslan and Lyudmila by A. Pushkin, 1921-1926. Creator: Chekhonin
Leshy. Illustration to the poem Ruslan and Lyudmila by A. Pushkin, 1921-1926. Private Collection

Chernomor and Lyudmila. Illustration to the poem Ruslan and Lyudmila by A. Pushkin, 1921-1926. Private Collection

Rusalka. Illustration to the poem Ruslan and Lyudmila by A. Pushkin, 1921-1926. Creator: Chekhonin
Rusalka. Illustration to the poem Ruslan and Lyudmila by A. Pushkin, 1921-1926. Private Collection

Alexander Pushkin. Illustration to the poem Ruslan and Lyudmila by A. Pushkin, 1921-1926. Private Collection

Cover design for Paradiso by Dante Alighieri, 1918. Creator: Chekhonin, Sergei Vasilievich
Cover design for Paradiso by Dante Alighieri, 1918. Private Collection

Cover design for The Fifty Piglets by Korney Chukovsky, 1923-1924. Creator: Chekhonin
Cover design for The Fifty Piglets by Korney Chukovsky, 1923-1924. Private Collection

Cover of the Book Seven lights by Teffi, 1909. Private Collection

Bouquet of flowers, 1922. Private Collection

Alphabet, 1927. Private Collection

The Sun. Design for a plate. Private Collection

11me Exposition chez Alexandre Popoff, 1932. Artist: Chekhonin, Sergei Vasilievich (1878-1936)
11me Exposition chez Alexandre Popoff, 1932. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Petrushka. Artist: Chekhonin, Sergei Vasilievich (1878-1936)
Petrushka. Found in the collection of Institut of Russian Literature IRLI (Pushkin-House), St Petersburg

Portrait of the artist and the photographer Miron Sherling (1880-1958). Artist: Chekhonin
Portrait of the artist and the photographer Miron Sherling (1880-1958). Private Collection

Help to Preserve the Art of the Ages Past, 1923. Private Collection

Book cover The theatre La Chauve-Souris (The Bat) by A. Efros, 1918. Artist: Chekhonin, Sergei Vasilievich (1878-1936)
Book cover The theatre La Chauve-Souris (The Bat) by A. Efros, 1918. From a private collection

Still life, 1916. Artist: Chekhonin, Sergei Vasilievich (1878-1936)
Still life, 1916. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum of History, Architecture and Art, Pskov

L arbre de Noel chez un antiquaire, 12eme exposition chez Alexandre Popoff, 1933. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Dante Alighieri (1265-1321), 1918. Chekhonin, Sergei Vasilievich (1878-1936). Book design. Private Collection

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Sergei Vasilievich (1878-1936) was a renowned artist known for his captivating illustrations and cover designs. His talent brought to life the enchanting world of Russian folklore, as seen in "The Peasant and the Domovoy" from 1922. With intricate details and vibrant colors, Chekhonin transported viewers into a realm where mythical creatures roamed freely. One of his most iconic works is "The Hut on Chicken Legs, " an illustration inspired by A. Pushkin's poem Ruslan and Lyudmila. Created between 1921-1926, this piece showcases Chekhonin's ability to capture the essence of the story through visual storytelling. In another depiction from Ruslan and Lyudmila, Chekhonin brings forth Leshy, a forest spirit that embodies nature's wildness. This illustration exudes an otherworldly aura with its ethereal color palette and delicate lines. Chekhonin also illustrated Chernomor and Lyudmila from Pushkin's poem, showcasing his versatility in capturing different characters' personalities within one collection. Rusalka is yet another masterpiece by Chekhonin based on Pushkin's work. The artist skillfully portrays the haunting beauty of these water nymphs with their flowing hair and mysterious gazes. Not limited to literary illustrations alone, Sergei Vasilievich also designed covers for various books such as Paradiso by Dante Alighieri in 1918. His cover design perfectly captures the essence of this classic work while adding his unique artistic touch. Another notable creation is the cover design for The Fifty Piglets by Korney Chukovsky from 1923-1924. Through bold typography and playful imagery, Chekhonin entices readers into this whimsical tale. His talent extended beyond book covers; he created stunning designs like the one featured on Teffi's Book Seven Lights in 1909.