This piece is based on a Dance Macabre by M. Moussorgskij titled "Songs and Dances of Death". This is the third scene. A drunk peasant on his way home meets the Grim Ripper that lures him into a fatal dance. Trepak is the name of a russian dance. Pastels on black Fabriano pastel paper. Each scene is 30*40 cm.
13 Comments
Anonymous Guest 12 Dec 2006
ah ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha MartGreg Vilton 06 Dec 2006
Very original idea, beautifully rendered on the paper!epsylon lyrae 28 Nov 2006
So wonderfully expressive!! :DFrancisco Urbano 28 Nov 2006
lovelyhelen tyralik 28 Nov 2006
very nice workMary Janosik 27 Nov 2006
Wonderful work of art, Cristina!! I really do love your style!! :)Alberto D'Assumpcao 27 Nov 2006
Excellent work, Cristina! Beautiful pastel!bianca 27 Nov 2006
oh my brings back memories of childhood...lovely artLeah Jaarveth 27 Nov 2006
this is creative! really nice work :)Steph Salt 27 Nov 2006
It looks really cold Cristina, what a marvelous painting of snow.Chris Williams 27 Nov 2006
great idea love itPatrick Boyle 27 Nov 2006
beautiful picture,very well doneKevin Lambeth 27 Nov 2006
The grim reaper, a soldiers companion.This is very moving