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5.00" x 8.00"
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7.00" x 10.00"
Petrouchka Poster
by Terry Webb Harshman
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Petrouchka poster by Terry Webb Harshman. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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Petrouchka, the ballet, was composed by Igor Stravinsky in 1910-11. The setting takes place at the Shrovetide fair in Admiralty Square, St.... more
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Artist's Description
Petrouchka, the ballet, was composed by Igor Stravinsky in 1910-11. The setting takes place at the Shrovetide fair in Admiralty Square, St. Petersburg, in 1830. The main characters are the Charlatan, the wicked director of amusements, and the puppets he keeps confined backstage ... the Moor, the Ballerina, and Petrouchka. When the Charlatan blows his flute, the three puppets spark to life, transformed into real people with real feelings. They leap from their little stage and dance in a frenzy among the thrilled and astounded carnival-goers.
Later, the Charlatan throws Petrouchka back in his dark cell. Petrouchka is humiliated and yearns to escape the Charlatan's cruel treatment. He also tries to express the love he feels for the Ballerina, but she rejects him for the Moor.
In the final scene, evening has come, and the carnival is in full swing. There is much dancing and merriment in the street. Suddenly Petrouchka runs through the square, followed by the Moor in ho...
About Terry Webb Harshman
Welcome! I'm privileged and delighted to return to art after so many years. I'm also the published writer of children's books and children's poetry and the former editor of two children's magazines. But before I was a published writer, I was pursuing my passions of painting and photography. I belonged to the Artist's Guild of Indiana, promoting and selling my work at art events. I also exhibited paintings in various galleries in Indianapolis and Carmel, Indiana. So browse my gallery and enjoy. I hope you see something that resonates with you. Check back often ... there's much more to come! Thank you for visiting, and may God Bless you. Interested in an original painting? • Contact me at tw.harshman@sbcglobal.net • Visit my...
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Britta Glodde
Beautiful work! Love the pose. Very well done. L
Terry Webb Harshman replied:
Thank you for your lovely comments, Britta!
Donatella Muggianu
What enchanting combination of colors!!!! really beautiful artwork Terry
Terry Webb Harshman replied:
Thank you so very much, Donatella!!
Marvin Spates
Wow great work of art!!!
Terry Webb Harshman replied:
Thank you so much, Marvin!!! :)
Alessandro Della Pietra
Wow, so beautiful, love this! F/V
Terry Webb Harshman replied:
Thank you so much for your words and support! :)
Lianne Schneider
I just love this - I've no words to express all that it says to me. How brilliantly you've interpreted this powerful ballet and added meaning for us today. Outstanding work. F/V
Terry Webb Harshman replied:
Lianne, what wonderful and kind things to say to another artist! I can't thank you enough, and I'm so pleased that you like it! Thank you, my friend!
Diana Sainz
What a fun and colorful image! Well Done!/v
Terry Webb Harshman replied:
Thank you very much for your comments, Diana!! Much appreciated!!
Zinvolle Art
Wonderful capture! V
Terry Webb Harshman replied:
Thank you so much!!
Ed Weidman
terry this is such a captivating colorful beautiful painting,love the blues:) v/f
Terry Webb Harshman replied:
Thank you for such lovely comments, Ed! You lifted my spirits!
K Hines
Wonderful work... v
Terry Webb Harshman replied:
Thanks very much, K!!
Pamela Meredith
wow beautiful work voted
Terry Webb Harshman replied:
Thank you, Pamela!! Much appreciated!!