The Archive

From decades-old landscapes to delicate studies of florals and people, our archive features hundreds of original works. What you see here is a curated glimpse — a publicly featured selection from a much larger collection.

These sketches and paintings were created by members of our family — including Soviet-era fine artists — and lovingly preserved across generations. Today, a select few are featured in our shop, reimagined as wearable and functional pieces.

This page documents which artworks from our archive are currently used across the collection. As we continue exploring the full breadth of our family’s work, new pieces will be added over time — each one a small portal into the past.

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  • Floral Study No. 1

    This delicate 1940s sketch features a cluster of wildflowers rendered with soft brushstrokes and handwritten Russian labels.

    Identified flowers include:
    Cornflower (Василёк) – top left

    Bellflower (Колокольчик) – top center and right

    Gentian (Горечавка) – bottom left

    Carnation (Гвоздика) – bottom center

    Chamomile (Ромашка) – bottom right

  • Floral Study No. 2

    This vibrant archival work highlights common wildflowers found across the Russian countryside. The detailed strokes and soft color blending reflect a deep familiarity with the natural world.

    Identified flowers include:

    Yellow Sweet Clover (Донник лекарственный) – lower left

    Red Clover (Клевер красный) – top center

    Vetch (Мышиный горошек) – lower center

    Purple Loosestrife (Талую трава) – mid-right

    Lady’s Bedstraw (Подмаренник жёлтый) – far right

  • Floral Study No. 3

    One of the more whimsical works in our archives, this floral collection features playful strokes and pastel highlights. It includes a handwritten key beneath each flower, identifying each species.

    Identified flowers include:

    Dianthus carthusianorum (Гвоздика картезианская) – far left

    Fringed Pink (Гвоздика пышная) – mid-left

    Field Bindweed (Вьюнок луговой) – mid-right

    Pansy / Viola tricolor (Анютины глазки) – top right

    Ragged-Robin (Дрема / Кукушкин цвет) – bottom right

  • Boat Study No. 1

    Rendered in soft graphite on aged paper, this 1940s sketch captures a quiet, solitary moment: a wooden rowboat resting at the shoreline, its hull gently reflected in still water. The simplicity of the composition belies the precision in line work and shadow, evoking a timeless stillness. This piece reflects Biryukov’s mastery of form and atmosphere — even in his studies.

    Currently featured on our “Sailing Through Time” Hoodie and Journal, this design pays homage to still moments from a distant past.

  • Cat Study No. 1

    A captivating arrangement of feline form and stillness, this ink sketch from the 1940s captures nine cats in various seated and resting positions. Each figure is distinct — some rendered in stark black silhouette, others delicately outlined with careful attention to expression and posture.

    The composition feels almost meditative, inviting the viewer to pause and observe the quiet nuance of each subject. Currently featured on our “Seven Silent Watchers” Hoodie and Mini Clutch, this design has become a defining emblem of the collection.
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