Show all images on one page	#007046 Title: The Twelve Months Artist: Strunin Mikhail Size: 18x18x4.5 Size (inches): 7x7x1.75 Price : $795 SOLD!

This enchanting box has been created by a talented Mstera Master Mikhail Strunin.
In this work the artist has chosen to depict a recognizable moment from the classic Russian fairy-tale of Twelve months. In the center of the composition Twelve months help the girl to pick snowdrops (spring flowers). They have changed the seasons and now she can fill her basket to overflowing with snowdrops.
The style of the painting of this box is typical for Mstera. The palette of bright blue and red and white,to bring winter's atmosphere to life. Various shades of green help the artist to express the idea of summer in the center of the composition. The brushwork is exquisite, which is enhanced by the hairline gold detailing he adds.
This piece shows that geometrical, artistic, and technical exploitation, when in perfect harmony can yield tremendous results!
The scene is framed with a very thin red line. The edges of the lid are adorned with gold and silver foliage pattern, where we can find out some snowflakes as well as flowers. The same splendid pattern can be found wrapping around the box's sides.
The box is constructed from paper-mache. Black lacquer is used to paint the exterior of the box while red lacquer completes the interior of the work. A hinge is fastened to the top of the composition, and the box rests on four small rounded legs. The work is signed with the artist's name, Mstera, and the title under and over the painting.