Snowmaiden

The box shows Snowmaiden strolling in the forest and feeding birds. The palette incorporates blue and white oils as the action takes place in winter, with addition of gold and silver metal paints to give a feeling of magic and splendor.
The artist demonstrates his unsurpassed skill while painting the Snowmaiden's festive attire. Painting with an ultra fine brush, he creates exquisite gold lace texture of her fur coat, stand-up collar and crown. The effect of festivity is strengthened by a piece of mother-of-pear inlaid into her costume; it shimmers beautifully with bright green and blue tints. Another green piece of mother-of-pear is shining through the beautiful hat-set (cocoshnik).One more small piece of mother-of-pearl (white color) can be found under the Moon. The branches of trees covered with white fluffy snow, that are also expressively painted.
The painting is framed with a gold ornamentation.
The box's sides are decorated with rich flower ornament painted in gold.
The box is constructed from paper-mache. Black lacquer is used to paint the exterior of the piece while red lacquer completes the interior of the work.
The lid is hinged at top, and the box rests on four legs. Signed with the artist's name, Fedoskino and the year of 2018.