Product Overview
This splendid scene of Snowmaiden was painted by Irina Akminskaya.
This lacquer miniature shows the Snowmaiden strolling in the forest and feeding birds. The palette incorporates blue and white oils as the action takes place in winter, with addition of gold paints to give a feeling of magic and splendor. Painting with an ultra fine brush creates exquisite gold lace texture of her fur coat, collar and crown. The scene is framed with a gold band.
The box is constructed from paper-mache. Black lacquer is used to paint the exterior of the piece while red lacquer completes the interior of the work. The lid is hinged at top, and the box rests on four legs. Signed with the artist's name,title and Fedoskino.Approx. 6"x6"x1.5".
