Russian Fairy Tales: Palekh Painting
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Russian Fairy Tales: Palekh Painting
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"The present publication of Russian folk tales is a remarkable example of this interesting facet of Russian art. The illustrations are by Alexei Orleansky, a painter of the Palekh school. Working with a variety of materials, in 1999 he produced a series of original miniatures illustrating traditional stories. I am sure that his iridescent Fire-Bird colors will bring joy to many readers, young and old." (Abram Raskin, art scholar). The best fairytales from the treasure chest of world literature, accompanied by illustrations by the master of Palekh painting. By the Wave of a Wind, The Turnip, The Golden Combed Rooster, Prince Ivan and the Grey Wolf, Masha and the Bear, Kolobok, Flying Ship, Sister Alyonushka and Brother Ivanushka, Jack Frost, Geese-Swans, The Princess Frog, Sea King, and more.
In English.
