Horsewoman This ornament is based on the painting "Horsewoman" by the Russian artist Karl Bryullov (1799-1852), produced in 1832 and preserved in the State Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow. A young girl, mounted on a black horse after her morning walk. The rider is dressed in a fashionable, elegant riding costume. She wears a long, snow-white skirt and a blue silk blouse with sleeves that are narrow at the forearms and wide above the elbows. The girl's delicate waist is bound with a corset. The girl's head is surrounded by a long, curved veil like by a halo, a hat sitting atop delicate curls. ❄ 17 cm x 15 cm tall. 100% Hand made. It is in excellent condition. ? This item is completely unique and one of a kind. It is impossible to perfectly replicate!! ? Spun cotton ornaments originated in Germany in the 19th century and were used to decorate goose-feather trees. They were made by artisans in the cottage industry. Today, antique spun cotton ornaments are highly collectible. Little information remains regarding how these ornaments were made, despite years of research. A figure that measures 2"-3" often takes several hours to complete. For the first time, spun-cotton ornaments were made in Germany - mostly around the turn of the century. They were made by spinning cotton and cellulose together. Food shapes are the most common, while shapes of people and animals are the most valuable to collectors. ??❄?