01. PLATE «ARROW IN CUPS»
The plate, like the entire series, is divided into two halves: one featuring a botanical illustration, and the other depicting the world of Russian fairy tales, where the plant serves as a home and setting for beloved characters. The first plate features the water lily (Nymphaea stellata) and the Princess Frog—a character from a folk tale.
USED COLORS:
— Black outline
— Peacock Green (3470A)
— Light Green (D-111)
— Yellow (SF25)
— Ochre (mixed)
— Dark Brown (3620)
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02. PLATE «PEA-SHELVING»
The second plate features a coniferous branch (Larix decidua) and the famous cunning squirrel guarding its forest treasures—A.A. Pushkin’s «The Tale of Tsar Saltan.»
USED COLORS:
— Outline: Blue (595) + Gray (3783) — Red-Brown (3670) — Ochre (mixed)
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03. «ROYAL GARDEN» PIECE
Completing the «Firebird» series, the domestic apple (Malus domestica) on a platter recreates the atmosphere of a royal garden.
USED COLORS:
— Black outline
— Brown (324)
— Gold (58306)
— Yellow (D-019)
THE ENTIRE SERIES «HERBARIUM OF RUSSIAN FOLKLORE»
