Figurine “In the folk theater (before the performance)”. From the “folk talents” series. Sculptor: A. Brezitskaya. ...

Figurine “In the folk theater (before the performance)”. From the “folk talents” series. Sculptor: A. Brezitskaya. USSR, Dulyovo porcelain works, 1968-70.

Another title: “In front of the mirror”

Porcelain, polychrome decoration, gilt

Sculptor: Asta Davidovna Brezitskaya (1912-2004)

Inscription: “In the folk theater” Brezitskaya”

Dimensions: Height: 26 cm. Length: 18 cm. Width: 10.8 cm.

A similar figurine was exhibited in the State Museum of Ceramics in Kuskovo. This item with the whole series was published in the publication “Masters of Soviet porcelain. Dulyovo. M., 2008". P. 144–147, p. 232-233.

A triptych from the “Folk talents” series was created by Asta Davidovna Brezitskaya at Dulyovo porcelain works in 1968-1970. These series of three artworks were devoted to amateur performances. A. D. Brezitskaya worked with porcelain for more than 50 years during which she created more than 500 sculptures, including either the unique artworks and those for mass production. Genre scenes, theater life, and circus atmosphere were among the favorite themes of the sculptor. She always said: “I am the theatre-lover!”. Her life was connected to theatre since her childhood, from her family and amity with actors and directors. Sculptures from “Folk talents” series are preserved in Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve, Muzey Dulovskogo Farfora (Dulyovo porcelain works Museum), Altayskiy Krayevoy Muzey Izobrazitel'nykh I Prikladnykh Iskusstv (Barnaul) (the Altai Krai regional museum of visual and applied arts).