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Bright-Eyed Doll Art Print

from $35.00

In Slavic folklore, dolls are often revered as powerful magical talismans that serve as intermediaries between the living and the spirit world. In the famous Russian fairy tale of Vasilisa the Beautiful, a little girl has a magical doll companion, which is believed to contain the her mother’s protective spirit. By providing the doll with morsels of food, Vasilisa receives supernatural assistance with her chores and vital protection from the dangers of the Slavic forest and the witch Baba Yaga.

Bright-Eyed Doll was meticulously created using oil paint on gessoed wood by Russian-born artist Faina Lorah. This piece is reproduced on matte, museum-quality, acid-free archival paper using the giclée method. It is made to order and takes approximately 3 weeks to be completed and delivered. This print includes a generous white border ideal for matting and framing. It is packaged flat or rolled in a tube depending on the size and shipped in a recyclable container. Free shipping is included. This high quality reproduction is perfect for collectors.

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In Slavic folklore, dolls are often revered as powerful magical talismans that serve as intermediaries between the living and the spirit world. In the famous Russian fairy tale of Vasilisa the Beautiful, a little girl has a magical doll companion, which is believed to contain the her mother’s protective spirit. By providing the doll with morsels of food, Vasilisa receives supernatural assistance with her chores and vital protection from the dangers of the Slavic forest and the witch Baba Yaga.

Bright-Eyed Doll was meticulously created using oil paint on gessoed wood by Russian-born artist Faina Lorah. This piece is reproduced on matte, museum-quality, acid-free archival paper using the giclée method. It is made to order and takes approximately 3 weeks to be completed and delivered. This print includes a generous white border ideal for matting and framing. It is packaged flat or rolled in a tube depending on the size and shipped in a recyclable container. Free shipping is included. This high quality reproduction is perfect for collectors.

The Skull Lantern: A Russian Fairy Tale

This artwork is part of the Slavic Fairy Tales collection, which can be enjoyed in its entirety through The Skull Lantern: A Russian Fairy Tale. This book is an epic adventure that explores a variety of Slavic tales in a modern way. Not all fairy tales end with “happily ever after.” Especially if they take place in the Russian wilderness. When a deathless skeleton king, a three-headed dragon, and a cannibalistic witch with a chicken-legged hut are involved, things are bound to get complicated. Enjoy this fresh take on Russian fairy tales as written and illustrated by acclaimed oil painter, Faina Lorah. This book provides a contemporary perspective on traditional Russian folklore with favorite characters such as Baba Yaga, Vasilisa, and Prince Ivan. it is told with approachable English and meant to be treasured by a new generation. Each of the 22 illustrations began as a beautiful oil painting, making this treasure a work of art on its own!

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