AUTHOR'S WORK
LACQUERED BOX
Directly from the village of Kholui comes one of the most poetic tales of Russian folklore: Sivka-Burka . This little box captures its most silent and revealing moment, becoming the guardian of a message of trust, transformation, and harmony between humanity and the invisible.
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET OF THE WORK
| ARTIST |
Khromov Evgeniy
(famous in the village of Kholui, still active)
|
| ART SCHOOL |
Kholui |
| DATING |
2000s |
| DIMENSIONS |
17.5 x 12.5 x 4.5 cm |
| MATERIAL |
papier-mâché
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| TECHNIQUE |
egg tempera,
lacquering |
| CONDITION |
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 unfolds like a small natural theater, constructed horizontally according to a broad and expansive narrative structure, articulated in successive planes that lead the gaze from the aquatic foreground to the architectural backdrop. At the center, the protagonist is captured in a measured, almost suspended gesture, whileSivka-Burka appears before him: an extraordinary yet benevolent presence, a symbolic bridge between the human world and the enchanted dimension of fairy tales. Around him, the secondary figures observe, participate in the story, and balance the scene, creating a balanced visual rhythm; while trees, streams, and fairy-tale buildings define a coherent yet suspended space, far from ordinary time. The painting style, typical of the Kholui School , is distinguished by a soft and fluid application. The colors, full yet velvety, blend in delicate tonal transitions that attenuate contrasts and envelop the scene in a contemplative atmosphere. The green and turquoise fields interact with the reds and ochres of the garments, creating a harmonious chromatic balance. The light and measured gilding intervenes in the ornamental details and profiles, guiding the gaze without imposing hierarchies: the narrative thus transforms into an intimate and profoundly human vision.
