Ilya Glazunov, 1 dollar

Coinage is an art that requires from the minters exquisite craftsmanship. The combination of precious metals, innovative design and themes of historical value makes numismatics the area of great artistic potential.

The Mint of Poland appreciates visual arts, and thus focuses its attention on painting. In this respect, we would like to introduce a unique commemorative coin dedicated to the famous Russian painter Ilya Glazunov and his works.

• Great gift idea for all art lovers
• Commemorative and historical value
• Interesting design
• Minted in .925 sterling silver
• Limited mintage
• Beautiful presentation case depicting the Russian Beauty
   

Ilya Sergeyevich Glazunov is a world-famous contemporary Russian painter. He is mostly known for his portraits of Russian and foreign political leaders and social activists. Paintings devoted to his motherland and its people are the core subject of his works, embracing not only battle and genre scenes, but also portraits of historical figures and landscape paintings (one of them – “Summer. Suzdal” is depicted on the obverse of the coin). The painter was inspired by Russian folklore and ancient Orthodox art. The portrait “Russian Beauty” from 1968 was created according to this artistic convention. It illustrates a comely young lady wearing a kokoshnik (a traditional Russian headdress worn by women) with a deck of cards in her hand. The wooden frame of the painting resembles nalichniki (ornate old Russian window frame). It was an icon adorned with freshwater pearls that inspired Ilya Glazunov to create this portrait. The headdress of the “Russian Beauty” was intricately decorated in the same way.