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#001553

Title: Troika
Artist: Shutov V.V.
Size: 15x6x5
Size (inches): 5 3/4x2 1/4x2
Price : $265 SOLD!

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This box showing winter troika was painted by Kholui artist Shutov V.V. in 2004. This theme is traditional for Russian lacquer miniature art and very popular among modern artists. The driver stands in the sleigh and shouts encouragement to his steeds, while the loving couple behind his back watches the beautiful winter landscape and talks. In the background the artist paints the small village and several cathedrals rising over it.
Blue and green tones dominate this scene. Gold paints are used to detail the sledge, the steeds' harness and some other elements. Everything in the picture is in the motion. Fantastically beautiful, multi-colored, fairy horses with slender legs and swan-like necks are flying; their undulating tails and luxuriant manes are streaming in the wind; the flakes of snow are whirling and curling everywhere. The people are well-drawn, and there is a nice gold pattern on the sleigh.
The scene is frame with gold beads whereas the sides of the box are decorated with elaborate patterns painted in gold and aluminum. The box is constructed out of paper-mache. Black lacquer covers the exterior and red lacquer covers the interior of the piece. The box is hinged from the top and rests on four legs. It is signed with the artist's name, village, title ("Troika") and year (2004).




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