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The Tale of the Frog Princess

The Tale of the Frog Princess

N. Petrov

This is another artistic interpretation of the popular folk tale about Ivan and Vassilisa the Wise (the Beautiful) upon whom Koshchei the Deathless casts a spell and turns her into a frog. Ivan fights Koshchei and breaks the terrible spell. This beautiful multi-tiered box is full of ornate and elaborate images illustrating various episodes from the story.
Artist
N. Petrov
(Russian)
Title
The Tale of the Frog Princess
Date
n.d.
Medium
Papier-mâché, paint, and lacquer
Dimensions
2 x 1 3/8 x 2 3/8 in. Overall
Credit
From the Collection gifted by Frederick C. Seibold, Jr.
Accession No.
2008.44.54
Geography
Russia

Related

  • Chazen Museum of Art. "Russian Lacquer Boxes: A Narrative Tradition." Madison: Chazen Museum of Art, 2006. p. 13, no. 32

  • Russian Lacquer Boxes: A Narrative Tradition: Chazen Museum of Art, 11/18/2006–1/14/2007

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