Show all images on one page	#002212 Title: Kremlin Artist: Karlov Vladimir Size: 9.5x9.5x4.5 Size (inches): 3.75x3.75x1.75 Price : $770 SOLD!

V. Karlov from the village of Kholui created this magnificent view of the Spasskaya Tower which is the main tower of Moscow Kremlin architectural ensemble. The Spasskaya Tower was built in 1491, and took its name from the icons of Savior of Smolensk and Savior Nerukotvorny (Not of Human Making). It is the easily recognizable symbol of the Moscow cityscape.
Natural pigments have been used to paint this alluring scene. Natural pigments are rocks and minerals such as clay, coal, limestone, etc. The technology of painting using natural pigments was applied by Russian icon painters during centuries. It helped to achieve rich and beautiful coloring; and this scene can easily prove this fact. Gold and aluminum paints are use to highlight the sky, the snow and the foliage of trees.
The edges of the lid and the box's sides are decorated with beautiful gold ornamentation. The interior of the lid includes the golden emblem of the cooperative society "Sparkling World" where works Karlov, the confirmation that it is the original author's work, the artist's name, the village of Kholui, the artist's signature and the statement informing that the box has been made by means of unique technology using natural pigments.
The box is made out of paper-mache. Black lacquer covers the exterior and red lacquer covers the interior of the box. The lid is hinged from the top of the composition and the box rests on four legs.