Swan Princess [Palekh] Lyakh

Product Description

Swan Princess (Царевна Лебедь). Alexandra Yurievna Lyakh (Ovcharenko) (Александра Юрьевна Лях (Овчаренко)) was born in Yuzha, in the Ivanovo region. She studied at the Palekh Art College from 1974-1979 and worked in the Palekh Art and Production Workshops from 1979-1991. She also worked as a graphics designer and teacher at the School of Arts in the Far East (1984-1989) at the Palekh branch of the Ivanovo Art School, and at the Palekh Children's School (1999). She is married to the Palekh artist Sergey Alekseevich Lyakh (1950-).

The Prince meets the enchanted swan upon the dancing waters as transforms into a lovely Princess. Thus begin a series of adventures that culminate in their wedding. Illustration is based on a scene from the classic fairy tale by Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin (1799-1837).

Papier-mache, egg tempera paints, lacquer. Detailed decorative freehand scroll border in gold. Signed by the artist in gold. Approximately 2" x 1¼" x 1". 1 only, as shown.

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Condition note: White or cloudy areas in the photos are "hot spots" caused by studio lights reflecting off the shiny lacquer. The box itself is brand new, and perfect.