Jan pienkowski s illustrations of the baba yaga story. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for. In russian folklore there are many stories of baba yaga, the fearsome witch with iron teeth. About jan pienkowski artist and childrens book illustrator. It was from agnes darlings stall, and she deserves a me. Jan pienkowskis illustrations of the baba yaga story. Whenever she appears on the scene, a wild wind begins to blow, the trees around creak. Illustration to baba yaga s daughter by jan pienkowski. Silhouette artchildrens book illustrationpaper cuttingcollagepaper artart for kidschildrens booksshadow theatreillustrations posters. In russian folktale baba yaga is an old witch with a house that walks about on chicken legs. Pour your biggest mug of tea, wrap another blanket over your head, and curl up with these witchy, wintery baba yaga books inspired by the. Jan pienkowskis the kingdom under the sea halloween art. I picked up a book of fairy tales illustrated by the polishborn british illustrator jan pienkowski. I first encountered baba yaga when i was about six.
Aug 21, 2019 this is something i found in stockports fantastic monthly vintage village fair. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Read on for a wide range of recommendations featuring the infamous witch baba yaga and her special brand of magical mayhem. Jan, 2014 this pin was discovered by hayley elisabeth kaufman. The wild witch of the east in russian fairy tales 9781617035968. Art by jan pienkowski for joan aikens collection of eastern european fairy tales, the kingdom under the sea. Tale of a oneway street tale of a oneway street by joan aiken, illustrated by jan pienkowski. Known as the wicked witch of russian fairy tales, baba yaga is not one woman, but rather a title carried by a. Known as the wicked witch of russian fairy tales, baba yaga is not one woman, but.