Show all images on one page	#009097 Sale! Title: An Old Moscow Artist: Mitusov Alexander Size: 8x6x3.5 Size (inches): 3.25x2.25x1.25 Price: $495 $400

This small architectural scene has been painted by talented artist Alexender Mitusov from the village of Fedoskino. Most of all this artist likes to depict architecture; he has created many works dedicated to picturesque views of an old Moscow. This box features the view of an old Moscow; working on it Mitusov used old paintings drawn in the 18th and 19th centuries or an old photo.
This scene opens up a grandiose view of one the ancient streets of Russia before the viewer's eyes. It helps to imagine how ancient Moscow looked like, and observe everyday life of people who lived then. White-stone cathedrals and splendid palaces rise behind the strong fortifications, the burnished gold onion domes glisten on the sun, and the townspeople are occupied with their daily routine: some of them carry vegetables to the market or from it, the others are riding the carriages... The overall detail in this scene is simply incredible!
The box's exterior is decorated with fine golden scrollwork- on the edges of the lid and on the sides of the box.
The box is made out of paper-mache. Black lacquer covers the exterior and red lacquer covers the interior of the box.
The lid is hinged to the top of the composition, and the box rests flat. The work is signed with the name of the artist, the village of Fedoskino, 03 (2003), the title ("An Old Moscow") under the composition on the box's lid.