Actually I like the bagpipes, but they are darn close to sounding like someone is torturing cats. Which I suppose if you play them around cats you probably are.
A somewhat enlarged image can be found at Mr. Melcher’s blog entry (yesterday). Again, this is a slightly cropped image. A full, click-to-enlarge image can be found here (Bing translated).Strolling Musicians is, as far as I can tell, privately owned.The artist included children in several of his paintings. His Wikipedia page (Bing translated Russian Wikipedia page has more) and collection (more under Subcategories).Second, of the 2 works, by this artist, to have, so far, appeared in Mr. Melcher’s blog, to also appear here (4 total, 1 misattributed to his brother).
GR6 about 9 years ago
It’s still better than when the Old Man worked as an organ grinder.
BE THIS GUY about 9 years ago
They aren’t going to get any money unless the boy starts dancing.
orinoco womble about 9 years ago
Boy realising that Dad really is full of hot air.
Ubintold about 9 years ago
Toots & jr.
J Short about 9 years ago
How to clear out a crowded square so you can pass.
PICTO about 9 years ago
I find it impossible to envision the circumstances that would lead to the invention of bagpipes.
puddlesplatt about 9 years ago
when i grow up, I hope I can blow just as good as my Daddy?
Thomas R. Williams about 9 years ago
At least it’s not a banjo.
Rwill about 9 years ago
So, the bag is filled with cats. Right?
Actually I like the bagpipes, but they are darn close to sounding like someone is torturing cats. Which I suppose if you play them around cats you probably are.
katzenbooks45 about 9 years ago
Kid wishing Dad would quit playing ALL the verses of the National Anthem.
mabrndt Premium Member about 9 years ago
A somewhat enlarged image can be found at Mr. Melcher’s blog entry (yesterday). Again, this is a slightly cropped image. A full, click-to-enlarge image can be found here (Bing translated).Strolling Musicians is, as far as I can tell, privately owned.The artist included children in several of his paintings. His Wikipedia page (Bing translated Russian Wikipedia page has more) and collection (more under Subcategories).Second, of the 2 works, by this artist, to have, so far, appeared in Mr. Melcher’s blog, to also appear here (4 total, 1 misattributed to his brother).
Coyoty Premium Member about 9 years ago
“…and he cuts my hair, and makes me wear white socks with sandals, over blue tights…”
mabrndt Premium Member almost 9 years ago
Another work by this artist can be found here.