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ONCE UPON A TIME IN RUSSIA! Magical and Wonderful!
ONCE UPON A TIME IN RUSSIA
2009 Oil on Canvas 24 x 36
The Bygone World of Old Russia. The Circus Arrives In Town. Four Exotic
Performers Convey a Great Mystical Spirit.
Painted with poetic flair, "ONCE UPON A TIME IN RUSSIA" is rich in mystery
and splendour. A fabulous and original interpretation of Circus life iin Czarist
Russia, this is a painting that stands out. A Genuine Signed And Dated Ari
Roussimoff Oil on Canvas Painting, measuring a large sized 24 x 36 inches
painted in 2009. To symbolize the great exoticism of the historic circuses, the
artist chose four unique peformers traditionally associated with both the main
ring and the sideshow. The jester recalls the beloved Comedia 'Della Arte figure
of Punchinello (or Farnoss in Russia) a staple of the Venice Carnivale. To his
right and playing a colourful Balalaika decorated by dancing cossacks is the
legendary freak show star, Jo-Jo the "Dog Faced Man" (Fedor Jeftichew). To the
left of the jester is a sultry enchantress, or spiritualist in exotic oriental
costume. To her right and wearing a classic Ukrainian style flower headress is a
woman with a beard. All traditional circus icons rendered in a very
individualist manner. And each charachter conveys a different expression. The
large tent in the background is decorated with banners advertising clowns, a
muscle bound strong man and the bearded lady. A peaceful snow blankets the
entire landscape. The spires of the Russian Orthodox Church point to the heavans.
Children dance merrily around a freshly built snow man. An elderly Jew resting
on a bench gently pets a goat. The carnival sideshows have even been the subject
of his movie (as director), "Freaks Uncensored! A Human Sideshow". "ONCE UPON A
TIME IN RUSSIA" is beautiful work of art which will make a great addition to
anyone’s fine collection of Modern Impressionist and Expressionist Art. The
purchaser will receive a certificate of authenticity. FREE S/H (USA). .
International buyers should first contact us to find out about exact charges and
conditions. Thank You.
"ONCE UPON A TIME IN RUSSIA"
Oil on Canvas by Ari Roussimoff
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