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The Bogatyri (Knights) of the Land of Russia

The Bogatyri (Knights) of the Land of Russia

V. Bogdanov

This box depicts four legendary bogatyrs (powerful knights) from the country’s stormy medieval history: Mikulya Selyanovich, a mighty plowman who plows at a miraculous rate, Ilya Muromets, Alesha Popovich, and Dobrynya Nikitich – the knights at Prince Vladimir’s court in Kiev. Their heroic feats of strength are devoted to defending their land and described in many byliny (Russian narrative epic poems).
Artist
V. Bogdanov
(Russian)
Title
The Bogatyri (Knights) of the Land of Russia
Date
2004
Medium
Papier-mâché, paint, and lacquer
Dimensions
2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 3 3/8 in. Overall
Credit
From the Collection gifted by Frederick C. Seibold, Jr.
Accession No.
2008.44.12
Geography
Russia

Related

  • Chazen Museum of Art. "Russian Lacquer Boxes: A Narrative Tradition." Madison: Chazen Museum of Art, 2006. pp. 4, 13, no. 37

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

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