Description:
This stunning piece, by Strelkina from Fedoskino, immediately catches the eye with vivid blue palette against white colors of angel. The scene shows a lovely angel gliding the air siting on new moon. The ends of her dress seem to face away into the starry night, a beautifully executed effect. White lacquer and other lighter tones are not often used in lacquer miniature since it is much more difficult to cover mistakes or alter the painting. Strelkina has clearly mastered his technique, with the fine lines and perfectly applied in this composition.