Russian Lacquer Box "Fall" by Vera Smirnova

Artist: Vera Smirnova
Dimensions: 4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5"
Village:  Palekh

Vera Smirnova’s interpretation of Fall radiates warmth, movement, and abundance. A young woman strides confidently across an autumnal field, balancing a sheaf of wheat upon her head while clutching another to her chest, along with a sickle — a symbol of both labor and harvest. Her garments billow with kinetic energy, rendered in rich golden oranges, earthy browns, and deep cornflower blues, reflecting the hues of a ripened season. The backdrop glows with the fading light of a sunset sky, casting a golden tone across the land and silhouetted trees. Birds fly south overhead, subtly reminding us of the season’s inevitable turning. Framed with a delicate gilded border, the composition blends elegance with rustic vitality — a tribute to the fulfillment and fading splendor of autumn.