#902067 Title: Silver Hoof Artist: Shemarov A. Size (cm): 2x9x12 Size (inches): 0.75x3.75x5 Price : $385 SOLD!

 

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Box "Silver hoof." Palekh. 2010. 2x9,3x12 Material: paper mache, lacquer, tempera, melted gold, metal powder, painting Author: Shemarov Alexander born in 1948 This box is based uppon the fairy tale written by P. Bazhov (1979-1950). A deer with silver hooves makes a gift to genial hunter, who sheltered an orphan. To hunter for his kindness and to a girl for hard work. The artist creates a poetic image of the fairy-tale wonder. Deer in the halo of "glory" beats his hoof for precious stones against the roof of the house. Fairy-tale forest, snow, small house, deer in generous golden painting, joyful surprised hunter, girl and white dog - all creates a fantastic event. Shemarov comes from a family of hereditary Palekh artists, has a talant of poetic imagination which constitutes the essence of traditional Palekh Art. Ludmila Pirogova