1967 Kuznethov - "Crane's" 

genuine vintage Soviet USSR Russian hand painted 

Palekh lacquer panel,  from Fedoskino village.

Produced in 1967.  

Artist: Kuznethov (sign on right corner)

The post-war period in the life of Fedoskino lacquer miniature factory 

was marked by a revival of interest in the legacy of artists to old masters

Lukutin manufactory. It was at this time there is a galaxy of young 

artists looking for new ways and expand the horizons of Fedoskino painting. 

In the mid-1950s, along with Sergei Petrovich Rogatov and Gennady

Ivanovich Larishev, artists are turning to an old forgotten technique of 

"silhouette painting on a gold or silver foil" in the tradition of artists lukutin 

school late XIX beginning of XX century. 

However, the new masters of this technique are reinterpreted, and instead 

of pure and flat silhouette used even more ancient, medieval technique of 

"grisaille" for that would create volume work. 

The works built on careful study of silhouette shapes, drawing of each element of the landscape, 

a kind of lighting solutions and shaded fragments even today has not lost its emotional freshness.

As a result, each artist creates a work of highly marked at exhibitions and have won popularity 

among the people. Borisova - "Deer on a watering place",  Rogatov - "Herons",

Larishev - "In The Night"

So, your attention is invited to a rare and unique palekh panel 

made in the USSR, in the  Fedoskino village painted, 

hand-made at the highest artistic level. 

Measures: 13.2" x 6.5"

Hand Made in USSR.

You can compare the level of skill of the old masters 1940-80 by looking at today's modern cheap crafts artists from Palekh and Mstera. The difference is obvious!  TERMS AND CONDITIONS:  Most of the items is come from local estates, actions or garage sale You are are offering a binding bid to purchase. Due to the nature of the diverse type products I list you will see "sold as-is, or as described " a lot. I do my very best to describe condition, operation, and provide a lot of pictures if necessary.  APPROPRIATE AGE CONDITION WITH LIGHT WEAR TO THE SURFACE AND SMALL CHIP ON THE LEFT CORNER (see my photo) If you have any questions ask I'll do my best to answer. See my listing for other good items. Thank you for viewing.