The Russian story book Pl.15
1916
Chaos reigns supreme in this lively illustration where a dance has spun completely out of control! A man in a bright red tunic balances precariously on the shoulders of his partner in green, their wild movements sending a wooden table tilting and a pitcher of milk crashing to the floor. The energy is so infectious that even the cat and mice are scrambling for safety, while a grumpy onlooker peers through the window. Frank Cheyne Papé created this dynamic scene for a 1916 edition of *The Russian Story Book*, capturing the kinetic energy of a folk tale with a touch of Art Nouveau flair.
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