1840-1860, Antique Russian''Style''

I've been searching for something practical and aesthetic to show to friends and co-workers. I was ecstatic when I thought I saw this beautiful piece of work... such flawless and meticulous craftsmanship. I wonder what was going through the artist's mind as he delicately put in his soul to perfectly preserving each flower petal, stem, leaf, sepal, stigma and anther in a frozen ballet of time.