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Giselle, Myrtha-the queen of willis

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the lady on the right side is Myrtha- the queen of wilis from the famous Ballet, Giselle.
Wilis are young maidens who died and turned into beautiful ghosts by queen Myrtha.
they were told in some European cultures in ghost folklores, but ended up being more famous by Ballet 'Giselle'
they attract man at night and make them dance till they die.
in Giselle story,  she loved a man who tricked her and played her, and when she found out he was not who he said he was, and also was engaged to another lady, she ended up killing herself. after she was buried, queen Myrtha shows up at night and summons Giselle's soul out to be a new wili

*painted with poster paint & gouache

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liliCartMan's avatar
yes I know this ballet  :) Wonderful colors, that give the scene a pacific atmosphere in spite of the sad story and the vindictive personality of Willis