Russia: The Pond by V. E. Borisov-Musatov

Victor Elpidiforovich Borisov-Musatov was a Russian painter, prominent for his unique Post-Impressionistic style that mixed Symbolism, pure decorative style and realism. Together with Mikhail Vrubel he is often referred as the creator of Russian Symbolism style.

The most famous painting of that time is The Pond, 1902. The painting depicts two most important women in his life: his sister, Yelena Musatova and his bride, artist Yelena Alexandrova.

Nice Russian stamps:
Arts and Crafts of Russia - Shawls, Karabanovo scarf. Cotton, issued on 05.07.2013.
Happy New Year, issued on 12.12.2006.
St-Petersburg. Bridge over Neva, issued on 28.11.2008.


Thank you Nadya!