AUTHOR'S WORK
LACQUERED BOX
In this miniature, signed by Alexander Alexandrovich Kosarev , valiant knights, ethereal princesses, and magical creatures come to life in a fantastical landscape suspended between reality and dream. The figures are arranged like frames from an epic poem, evoking the fairytale universe of Ruslan and Lyudmila: a nineteenth-century tale told in the refined language of twentieth-century Russian art.
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET OF THE WORK
| ARTIST |
Kosarev Alexander Alexandrovich
(His works are exhibited at the Palekh State Art Museum) |
| ART SCHOOL |
Palekh |
| DATING |
1977 |
| DIMENSIONS |
15.5 x 10.5 x 4.5 cm |
| MATERIAL |
papier-mâché
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| TECHNIQUE |
egg tempera,
lacquering |
CONDITION
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EXCELLENT |
Features: unique piece - collectible - rarity
Ideal for: Store jewelry and small precious objects as artistic jewelry boxes, trinket boxes, or decorative keepsakes; An elegant gift idea for special occasions; An artistic or handcrafted gift for lovers of unique objects; Enhance a space as a decorative furnishing accessory or refined designer piece; Display as a decorative ornament or display object; Enhance an art collection or represent a small art investment to be treasured over time.
Shipping: International, with careful packaging and tracking code.
THE PAINTING
The scene does not focus on a single episode, but condenses multiple moments of the story into a single, continuous vision. In the center,Ruslan advances with a decisive gesture, a slender and dynamic figure who dominates the composition. His movement unfolds along an ascending curve that crosses the entire surface, connecting battles, magical encounters, and heroic trials. Around him are secondary episodes: impetuous rides, figures suspended in the air, cities with fairy-tale domes that emerge like luminous apparitions. The shadow of the magicianChernomor is evoked as an enigmatic and menacing presence, a dark force that permeates the story and determines its conflict. The narrative expands in depth through overlapping planes, creating a continuous and enveloping visual rhythm. The painting, executed in egg tempera according to the tradition of thePalekh School , is distinguished by elongated figures, sharp profiles, and intense colors that emerge with luminosity from the dark background. Bright reds, emerald greens and midnight blues interact with thin gold filaments, which define the contours, shaping the slender and luminous figures.
