Show all images on one page	#009325 Title: Dance of Princess Frog Artist: Kuzmenko Galina Size: 21x16.5x4.5 Size (inches): 8.25x6.5x1.75 Price: $699

This large box was painted by a talented artist Kuzmenko Galina from the village of Palekh. The subject of this work is based on the popular Russian Fairy-Tale of Princess Frog.
Plot of the tale is following.
The old Tsar tells his three sons -Ivan and his brothers to shoot their arrows blindfolded, into a random direction to find a wife. The arrows of Ivan's brothers land near the houses of the rich and beautiful maidens. The happy Tsar welcomes his daughters-in-law on the threshold of his palace. In this composition Buldakova depicts the youngest brother, Prince Ivan, whose arrow landed in the swamp near a frog. So, the poor prince is destined to marry the Frog!
Then, the three brothers were invited to a large feast, and each of them is told to bring his wife. Everyone makes fun of poor Ivan who has come alone. It lasts until the gorgeous Vasilisa the Wise appears! She creates a miniature lake full of swans with just one nonchalant wave of her hand in the palace of the Tsar.
Prince Ivan has received the magic clew from the old man. This clew will help him to find Vasilisa the Wise who disappeared after Ivan had burnt down her frog skin. The clew leads Ivan to the palace of Koshchei the Deathless where Vasilisa languishes in captivity. Ivan must kill Koshchei and release his beloved wife. To fulfill this task, he should take out the needle that contains Koshchei's death from the chest hanging on the old oak, and break it. So, Ivan fulfill all the tasks and kill Koshey and they live happily with Vasilisa.
Here we can see one of the famous events of the fairy tale which shows the dance of Princess Vasilisa in front of Tsar and Ivan's brothers and other guests...
Gold and aluminum are used to detail and highlight virtually every portion of the composition. This enhances the already lustrous palette and makes the scene sparkle from within. Gold is also used to frame the painting with attractive patterns, whilee the sides of the box are decorated with rich ornament painted in silver and gold colors.
The box is constructed out of paper-mache. Black lacquer covers the exterior and red lacquer covers the interior of the box.
The box has a hinge at the top of the scene and rests on a wavy platform with eight feet.
The work is signed with the artist's name and Palekh.