Show all images on one page	#003900 Title: Tale of a Humpbacked Pony Artist: Kornilova Natalie Size: 19.5x15.5x4 Size (inches): 7.75x6x1.5 Price : $850 SOLD!

Natalya Kornilova of Palekh is the artist who painted this easily recognizable scene from the fairy-tale "The Humpbacked Little Pony". Kornilova has etched out for herself a special niche in Palekh miniature art. Her compositions are easily recognizable for their broad color spectrum, precise but soothing lines, and exceptional gold highlighting. Her original compositions draw the viewer into her world of fairytale, legend, and adventure.
The box shows Ivan flying over the Huge Whale riding his faithful Humpbacked Pony. The Whale's back is covered with forests, meadows and villages. This monster helps Ivan to find the ring of Tsar Maiden lost on the ocean bottom. Ivan and the Whale arrange a deal: Ivan has to find out why the Whale is punished and suffers loaded with villagers, having no possibility to swim like other fish; while the Whale has to find the ring. To find out the reason of the Whale's suffering, Ivan and his pony rise high into the sky to the Moon's palace. The Moon tells Ivan that the Whale is punished because he has swallowed many ships.
With masterful use of pallet and stroke, Kornilova has created action and motion in her work. The positioning and detailing of each character is beautifully executed with precision and lifelike blending. Gold and aluminum paint is used to finely highlight the entire scene.
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. The box's exterior is decorated with intricate gold and aluminum patterns. The lid is hinged from the top of the scene, and the box rests on a flat bottom. The work is signed with the artist's name and the village of Palekh.