Quiet River

A Russian miniature landscape brooch, hand-painted directly onto a natural mother-of-pearl plaque. The scene depicts a tranquil riverside path framed by softly rendered trees, a distant church rising along the horizon. The brushwork is remarkably fine, gentle layers of colour building while preserving the luminous character of the shell beneath — the surface glowing softly through transparent pigments, giving the landscape a quiet depth and shifting light as it moves. Set within a twisted metal border characteristic of the form. Russian miniature art translated into something wearable.

Dimensions:
H 2”
W 1.5”