20th Century Russian Oil on Canvas. Signed indistinctly in lower left.

Modern reproduction oil on canvas painting of a traditional Russian composition depicting a horse-drawn troika running through a snowy forest. Framed.

Overall Size: 33 x 45 in.
Sight Size: 23 1/2 x 35 1/2 in.

Russian troika scenes are a celebrated motif in Russian art, capturing the drama and elegance of the traditional three-horse sleigh racing across snowy landscapes. The troika, with its distinctive three horses harnessed abreast, became a powerful symbol of Russian national identity, embodying both speed and harmony. Artists and artisans depicted these scenes across various mediums, including paintings, lacquer boxes, and porcelain, often showing spirited horses and the sweeping motion of winter travel. Beyond their aesthetic charm, troika scenes evoke themes of festivity, romance, and national pride, preserving the cultural importance of this iconic form of Russian transportation.

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