NWT Russian Fairy Tales Palekh Paintings by A. Orleansky Rare (2007)

Russian Fairy Tales Published by P-2 Art Publishers, St. Petersburg November 2000 First Editions Brand NEW, Hardcover, Illustrated, in English Illustrated by Alexei Orleansky Introduction by Abram Raskin English Translation by Paul Williams The work of Palekh artists must be counted among the true wonders of Russian art. 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. Number of Pages: 96 Contents: At The Pike's Behest; The Turnip; The Peasant and the Bear; The Cockerel with the Golden Crest; Ivan-Tsarevich and the Grey Wolf; Masha and the Bear; Kolobok; The Flying Ship; Sister Alionushka and Brother Ivanushka; Morozko; Nikita the Tanner; The Swan-Geese; The Wooden Eagle; Khavroshechka; Sivka-Burka; The Frog Princess; The Seven Simeons, Seven Labourers; Tereshechka; The King of the Sea and Vasilisa the Wise