The Russian story book Pl.09
1916
Talk about making a grand exit! In this vibrant 1916 illustration, a fearless heroine in a sweeping red cape and hat commands her white horse to leap clear over a castle wall, leaving an armored guard tumbling in her wake. This scene comes from 'The Russian Story Book,' where Frank Cheyne Papé captured the magic of Slavic folktales with a touch of Art Nouveau flair. The caption at the bottom tells us exactly what's happening: 'She put her good steed to the walls and leapt lightly over them,' proving that sometimes the best defense is a really high jump.
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