Brooch:Snowmaiden

This splendid Snowmaiden Brooch was painted by talented Galina Kritova from Palekh. 
The brooch shows Snowmaiden strolling in the forest and feeding birds. The palette incorporates blue and white colors as the action takes place in winter, with addition of gold and silver paints to give a feeling of magic and splendor. The artist demonstrates his unsurpassed skill while painting the Snowmaiden's festive attire. The branches of trees covered with white fluffy snow, that are also expressively painted.
The scene is framed with an inticate ornamentation, painted in gold and silver paints.
The brooch can be attached to your cloth with a pin.
The brooch is constructed from paper-mache. Its exterior is covered with black lacquer. The work is signed with the name of the artist and the village of Palekh.