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The Tale of Vassilisa the Beautiful

The Tale of Vassilisa the Beautiful

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A. D. Kochupalov

This is a wonderful work of art, reminiscent of the style of the classical Palekh artists with their characteristic ‘flowing’ depiction of human bodies and horses, laconic, but dramatic color scheme (clear shades of orange, gold, red, and chartreuse on the black background, with gold paint gleaming through the whole image), and the overall feel of dynamism and elegance of the composition. The story of Vassilisa the Beautiful is a variation on the Tale of the Frog Princess.
Artist
A. D. Kochupalov
(Russian)
Title
The Tale of Vassilisa the Beautiful
Date
1994
Medium
Papier-mâché, paint, and lacquer
Dimensions
5 1/4 x 3 1/2 x 1 13/16 in. Overall
Credit
From the Collection gifted by Frederick C. Seibold, Jr.
Accession No.
2008.44.38
Geography
Russia

Related

  • Chazen Museum of Art. "Russian Lacquer Boxes: A Narrative Tradition." Madison: Chazen Museum of Art, 2006. pp. 6, 13, no. 35

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

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