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This image shows a classic example of Russian Lacquer Art, a style typically depicting folk tales or myths on pulp products such as lacquer boxes or plaques.
Content and Background
Subject: This work depicts a scene from the famous Russian fairy tale, *At the Pike\'s Behest* (also known as *The Magic Fish* or *Pike\'s Wish*). The man riding on the fireplace in the center of the painting is the protagonist, Emelya.
Plot: Emelya catches a talking magic fish (pike) in an ice cave. In exchange for his freedom, the fish grants him a magical power. From then on, Emelya only needs to say, \"Follow the fish\'s command, according to my wish,\" and the fireplace will carry him everywhere, and the bucket will automatically return home.
Artistic Style: The vibrant colors, fine brushstrokes, and black background are typical of the Palekh or Kholui lacquer painting style. These art centers are renowned for applying sophisticated icon painting techniques to secular subjects, particularly folklore.
Artistic Features
Miniature: Extremely detailed, often painted with tempera mixed with gold powder.
Dynamism: The villagers\' astonished gaze as the fireplace speeds by captures the humor and wonder of the story.
Beautiful, quality, clean, handmade, hand painted and excellent condition! The length is 5 1/4 inches ( 13.2 cm ) and the width is 4 1/2 inches ( 11.5 cm ) and the height is 1 1/2 inches ( 3.8 cm ).
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