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Russian Print -Framed - The Tale of the Golden Cockerel - $30 (Cresskill)
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Print from exhibition of Palekh state museum 1958 in Moscow
This print is made from a painting by Ivan Bakanov titled ‘The Tale of the Golden Cockerel’ which is based on a fairytale by Alexander Pushkin.
Tsar Dadon and Tsaritsa of Shamakhan are riding in the ornate chariot. Her green dress and his red attire combine into a pronounced spotlight of color. A wise man from the East in pale clothes is standing beside them. The Tsar is followed by his army, and they are greeted by the people who are rushing out on the street.
A little background to the tale: Tsar Dadon, who seeks guidance from a wise astrologer to protect his realm. The astrologer gives the Tsar a magical Golden Cockerel that perches atop a spire and warns of impending danger in any direction by crowing. The Tsar promises to fulfill any wish the astrologer might have in return for this gift.
When the cockerel warns of threats, the Tsar sends his armies and sons, leading to victory each time. However, when the cockerel signals danger from the East, Tsar Dadon’s eldest son is sent and does not return. Alarmed, Dadon himself sets out and finds his son dead beside a beautiful but mysterious queen from Shemakha.
The Tsar brings the queen back to his kingdom, only to be confronted by the astrologer who claims his promised reward—the queen! Refusing, the Tsar strikes the astrologer dead, and the Golden Cockerel—flying from its perch—kills the Tsar.
The tale concludes with a moral reminder that breaking one's promises and acting unjustly only leads to downfall.