The art of miniature painting on enamel (or finift as they frequently name it in Russia) - is one of the most exquiste and interesting kinds of miniature painting. The exclusive character of miniatures on enamel is defined by high picturesque skill of the artist on enamel and the extremely difficult process of their manufacture. At all times the enamels were expensive and appreciated as jewels, varying on color, transparency and shine. Enamels were the property mainly of high society. For the centuries old history of the existence of Russian enamel not only was preserved (as against many other countries) but have also turned to a precious pearl of the world art. The technique of art enamel with an employment of the brush painting method. A thin plate of silver or copper or form made of these materials is covered with white enamel on both sides. On the obverse an outline of a composition and its details are painted with the enamel of intensified color. Then the firing is made and the inside of the outline is painted with enamels of different colors placed next to each other. The firing is repeated 10 to 15 times in view of different enamels used in the process. Russian painted enamels are characterized by the filing of an outline by means of hatching. In the shaded enamel technique color transparent or non-transparent enamels as well as colorless transparent enamel are used. The last is applied to the outline of a drawing before the last firing to protect the painting from damage. The enamel technique came from Europe to Russia. The Russian enamelists founded their workshops in the Moscow Armoury, Solvychegodsk and Great Ustug. Rostov jewelers learned to paint on enamel around this time too. At first, Rostov enamelists produced little icons, decorate richest settings of church books and different church plates. The subjects of the paintings were changed in the 19th century. Artists became fulfilled portrait miniature, copies of colored prints adapted them to the features of enamel painting. Now Russia modern school of art enamel exists and successfully develops the method and frequently surpass the predecessors of Rostov in the Jaroslavl region. We shall be glad to acquaint you with the representatives of this school. Finift jewellery (earrings, rings, brooches, pendants, bracelets) are modern, beautiful and each one is unique.

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