Standard works of late Russian icon painting with ornamental background in museum and church collections of Western Siberia

This paper presents a preliminary study of late signed icons, which integrally feature an ornamental background and frame. Studying late Russian icon painting, especially signed works, is a relevant trend in modern art history. In this regard, there is a need to identify standard samples that could serve as reference points for the attribution and dating of other icons. The aim of the work is to identify standard works of late Russian icon painting based on the presence of the author's signature and the ornamental design of the background and field of the work. The work uses methods of art history analysis, macro photography, as well as data from optical and physical studies. The pattern system is considered by the authors as a sign of identification of the author or workshop. The results of the complex analysis show the relationship between the author's signature and the decorative design. The combination of these facts allows us to identify standard works. The ornamental background and the author's signature are important criteria for identifying standard works of late Russian icon painting. A comprehensive analysis of these elements, combined with other research methods, can significantly contribute to the study of the iconographic heritage of this period. The proposed comprehensive approach to the attribution of late signed icons allows for more accurate determination of the origin and authorship of works. This methodology can be used by art historians, restorers, as well as icon collectors.