Vintage Russian Easter Greeting Card with Chickens and Pussy Willows
Text on Card
Съ праздникомъ Св. Пасхи
Description
Rendered in a minimalist style, this charming Russian Easter greeting card features two decorative chickens perched on a delicate pussy willow branch. The composition includes a spotted hen on the left with a red comb, a darker hen in the center, and three Easter eggs below in white, coral pink, and dark brown/black hues. The natural, flowing design of the pussy willow branch contributes to the card's organic aesthetic. The Russian text 'Съ праздникомъ Св. Пасхи' ('Happy Easter') is inscribed in period Cyrillic script, dating this piece to the imperial Russian era.
Subjects
chickens/hens, pussy willows, Easter eggs, spring flora
Printing Notes
Hand-applied color touches visible; characteristic chromolithographic registration marks and color separation technique evident.
