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"CARNIVAL SIDESHOW"
2007 Oil on Canvas 36 x 48
PAINTED BY THE MAN WHO DIRECTED
THE AWARD WINNING FILM, "FREAKS UNCENSORED! A HUMAN
SIDESHOW!"
Here is the Old World as it Really
Was! Ukrainian Farmers, Russian Cossack Officers and
Hassidic Jews All Come Together at the Carnival Sideshow. On
Stage are a Colorful Assortment of Unique Performers and
Historic Circus Freaks.
”CARNIVAL SIDESHOW” is a Genuine
Signed And Dated Ari Roussimoff Oil on Canvas Painting,
measuring a very large sized 36 x 48 inches and painted in
2007. In this almost monumental work, the artist
imaginatively re-creates a true to life carnival as it
actually looked in a rustic old town in Ukraine or Russia.
This is exactly as it once was. And no one has ever captured
this colourful event the way Roussimoff has. Everyone was
curious to see the show. The whole town came by or passed
through when the carnival set up in town. Here are the local
peasants, the Czarist Officers, rural bureaucrats and
dignitaries, voluptuous maidens, the Jewish masses, men,
women and children of all ages. In the background are the
amusements and rides. The "Panoptikum" (Menagerie) featured
Freaks and Working Acts such as the Strong Man. Those
familiar with the world of sideshows may recognize some
familiar personalities. On stage, standing proud in furs
like the Czar himself is Jo-Jo the Russian Dog Faced Man.
Near him is Maximo and Bertola the legendary Aztec Children
and Giant Machnov. There is also a Tattooed Exotic, a
Bearded Lady, several Midgets, and a Weight Lifter. On the
street level are a group of Pinheads (microcephalics)
dancing merrily. Incidentally, in the year 1978, Roussimoff
painted a unique scene depicting a group of Pinheads Dancing
that was exhibited in numerous museum and gallery shows
before getting stolen (it was miraculously recovered years
later). In this current painting he recalls the ritual-like
dance of the pinhead group that served as subject of his
earlier painting. The Jester is a reference to "Farnos", a
whymsical charachter from Russian Folklore based on the
classic Italian Pucinello. The posters on the walls are also
interesting from a historic perspective. Beside an
advertisement for a pair of Siamese Twins there are
announcements for a upcoming concert by the great Operatic
Bass Feodor Chaliapin. It is a fact that early in his
career, Chaliapin entertained in carnival shows much like
this one. The world of Wonders as promoted by P. T. Barnum
is seen here as it once was in eastern Europe.
This Beautiful Oil Painting will
make a great addition to anyone’s fine collection of Modern
Impressionist and Expressionist Art. The purchaser will
receive a certificate of authenticity. This is a large
painting. International buyers should first contact us to
find out about exact charges and conditions. Thank You.
"CARNIVAL SIDESHOW"
Oil on Canvas by Ari Roussimoff
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