Show all images on one page	#004244 Title: Russian North Artist: Kiseleova Lubov Size: 12x10x3.5 Size (inches): 4.75x4x1.25 Price : $395 SOLD!

This classic piece was created by the talented Lyubov Kiseleva of Kholuy. Exquisite contours and delightful decoration compliment this inspirational composition.
Here we see a pair of beautiful swans in the midst of migration as they fly over the island of Kizhi. They are flying south to the Black Sea, where it is warmer and where they can spend their time relaxing with the knowledge that the frigid winter is miles from feather.
Kizhi is a small island approximately six by one kilometer, resting on the northeast side of Lake Onega. The name Kizhi, derived form old Korelian, means "game", is evidence of the first inhabitants of this island. The island is home to an outdoor museum of northern wooden architecture. The collection of structures, consists of churches, chapels, bell towers, peasant houses, granaries, barns, windmills, and bath houses - all collected from around the Onega region to illustrate the unique styles of architecture found in the Russian north.
To paint this scene the artist has used here mainly earth-tones. Browns and greens are the most prevalent colors in the landscape, which create a rustic atmosphere for the painting. Gold is used to paint the polished crosses on the church cupolas, and to add glimmering highlights throughout the composition.
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 box. The box's sides are decorated with rolling golden filigree accented with aluminum. The lid is hinged from the top of the scene, and the box rests on a flat bottom. The work is signed with the artist's name,Kholui and the title "North".