The Firebird managed to get away, leaving Ivan Tsarevich with one of her luminous feathers. Ivan's red dress, burgundy trousers, and the teal circle surrounding Firebird's feather stand out beautifully against the black background, giving the work its fresh look. The artist paid great attention to detail, delineating every object and nuancing Ivan's clothing and the feather with subtle gold strokes and dots. The composition is decorated with an elegant gold ornament punctuated by tiny white flowers.
The box is made from high quality papier mache. It sits flat with no legs and opens without a hinge. The interior is red. The bottom of the painting is signed with the names of the artist and village. Lacquer is in excellent condition throughout. A darling little box.