Alice in Wonderland The fins and tail shimmer

The fins and tail shimmer with rainbow-colored stripes and bold

and year of completion are inscribed on the top—hallmarks of authenticity and pride

Vera Smirnova’s interpretation of Fall radiates warmth

and bold blues gives the work a sense of mystery and emotional depth

splendidly attired in brocade and ruffles

Alice in Wonderland The fins and tail shimmerArtist: Vera Smirnova Village: Palekh Dimensions: 6. 25" x 5" x 1. 5" A scene from the the Mad Tea Party chapter of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland is drawn here with great panache by Palekh artist Vera Smirnova. The table is set and each character takes a prominent place at the table. The whole scene is bubbling with life (despite the fact that in keeping with the nonsensical nature of Carroll's story, Alice leaves at the end of the party and