Bidspirit auction | RUSSIAN WATERCOLOR PAINTING BY NADEZHDA

RUSSIAN WATERCOLOR PAINTING BY NADEZHDA RUSHEVA - Nadezhda Nikolaevna Rusheva (Soviet, 1952-1969) watercolor painting on paper depicting Shamakhan Queen from The Tale of Tsar Saltan, a tale in verse by Alexander Pushkin, written in 1831. Signed and inscribed on verso. Nadya Rusheva is a talented Soviet graphic artist. During her short life, she managed to create more than twelve thousand paintings. Nadya painted illustrations for the works of Pushkin and Bulgakov, Exupery and Tolstoy, Greek myths, and Russian fairy tales. Dimensions: 13 3/8 X 4 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition: Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.