The Flute * Phoenix

Description:

"The Flute" is a unique masterpiece in the famous Fedoskino style that features oil paint, goldleaf and lacquer. The composition presents three young women enjoying music in a natural setting. In the background is a vivid green hazel tree. The girls are clad in sober dresses embroidered with tiny flowers. Note the hands, the faces and the lovingly reproduced fine details such as the wavy hair of the girl on the right.

Phoenix Lacquer Art presents the very best of traditional Russian lacquer style. Inna Kaufman, the CEO of Phoenix Lacquer Art, who is herself of Russian origin, has spent the last 25 years promoting Russian Lacquer Art throughout Europe, unlocking in the process the carefully-guarded secrets of Fedoskino, Palekh, Mystera and Kholui. On the theme of Palekh lacquer art, she has organised a number of successful exhibitions in the Netherlands and in Belgium. With her experience, expertise and passion for Russian Lacquer Art, Inna works with around 35 top artists and some very promising young talented craftsmen. She knows each artist personally and takes into account their individual speciality, inspiring them to bring out the best of themselves. Phoenix Lacquer Art presents limited editions of fountain pens which are rare and breathtaking collector's items.

Fedoskino, Palekh, Mstera and Kholui are known to connoisseurs the world over for their sublime lacquer miniatures. This art form developed in the early 18th century and, partly under the influence of the rich historical tapestry of folklore and iconography, it is now widely regarded as one of Russia's most distinctive artistic achievements.

Click here to learn more about the history of Russian Lacquer Art.