"Pretty Woman" lacquer box

Artist:  Novoselstseva  
Village: Fedoskino 
Size (of box): 3.5" x 1.25" x 1"
Year: 2009

This elegant Russian lacquer box showcases a graceful young woman in a richly detailed, romantic style typical of Fedoskino miniature painting. Set against a delicate marbled background with leafy accents, the woman is adorned in a flowing gown of golden yellow and deep plum, intricately trimmed with gold embellishments. Her golden hair cascades around her shoulders, intertwined with flowers and leaves that mirror the natural motifs around her. Holding a bloom close to her face, she appears serene and contemplative, evoking the gentle spirit of spring or a fairy tale maiden. The soft, luminous quality of the painting, achieved through layers of oil paint on papier-mâché, creates a dreamlike effect, making this piece not just a box but a timeless work of art.