#Heorhiy Malakov

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Book covers by Heorhii Malakov, 1960s - 1970s

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"Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland" is a poem by the Ukrainian writer Lesya Ukrainka, written in 1893. When creating the poem, the writer notes facts that can't be found in the works of other writers (such as Walter Scott or Robert Burns) and somewhat intersperses certain historical facts to give the work a more heroic sound. Thus, highlighting the struggle of the Scottish people for their independence, Lesya Ukrainka draws a parallel with the Ukrainian people, who also suffer from oppression (at that time by the Russian Empire).

And perhaps I would never have paid attention to this work if it were not for the linocut of the Ukrainian graphic artist Heorhiy Malakov. I saw this very work in my childhood at my grandparents' country house. Looking at me from the wall of a half-darkened room, wrapped in the smell of dampness, this knight, unknown to me at the time, frightened me considerably (the glint on the lying glove always reminded me of a blade instead of a finger). It's interesting to watch how our childhood fears dissipate over time.

Night hike. Illustration for W. Scott's novel Quentin Durward, 1972.

Malakov was very fond of the theme of chivalry and piracy, often depicting courtly scenes, feasts, entertainment and various funny skits. He also made illustrations for Giovanni Boccaccio's Decameron, in the characters of which he reflected not only the cheerful mood of the stories themselves, but also his own life-loving nature.

Selling barrel. Based on the Decameron by J. Boccaccio, 1966.

I spent insane amount of time photoshopping cover picture, but the colors are still weird e_e

Game: The Sims 4 CC credits:

Horse: Knight Set by @objuct, reins are photoshopped.

Knight: Chainmail Coif by @simmiev2 | Generic City Guard Armor by @notsooldmadcatlady | Sherri Cape by MSSIMS | Shoulder pads from FF XIV Innocence set by plazasims

P.S. My inner 'designer' died on that cover picture.

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Thunder Ceased from the "Kyiv in the Fierce Time" Series by Heorhii Malakov, 1967

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Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra by Heorhii Malakov, 1950s

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The Arches of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra by Heorhiy Malakov, 1950

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Heorhiy Malakov`s illustration to Puss in Boots by Charles Perrault, 1984

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Ex Libris for V.Yurchyshyn by Heorhiy Malakov, 1965

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The Stairs of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra by Heorhiy Malakov, 1950

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St. Sophia Through The Ruins by Heorhiy Malakov, 1945

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Heorhiy Malakov`s illustration to Quentin Durward by Walter Scott, 1972

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Khata by Heorhiy Malakov, 1954

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Medieval series by Heorhiy Malakov, 1963

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Heorhiy Malakov`s illustration to the Grimms` fairy tale Town Musicians of Bremen, 1975

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Pirates by Heorhiy Malakov, 1963-1975

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Illustration to Giovanni Boccaccio`s Decameron by Heorhiy Malakov, 1960s

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Boim Chapel by Heorhiy Malakov, 1970s