“Ladies and Gentleman, we are now down to our final six contestants. The screen behind them will rise and they will turn to meet their lucky dates for tonight. Which will they choose?”
Click-to-enlarge (sans cursor) image available from here.This event is known as a bride-show (longer Google translated Russian Wikipedia page; this, and a few other bride-show paintings). It was the first for Alexis of Russia (longer Google translated Russian Wikipedia page), won by Maria Miloslavskaya (longer Google translated Russian Wikipedia page, I have no confirmation that the cursor points to her).So far, only work by this artist to appear in Mr. Melcher’s blog.Researching this, led me to (not my wording)Martha Sobakin: how, having won a beauty contest, marry and die a virgin?but the links within it currently aren’t working. If you’re interested, here are currently working links (again, not my wording) for:Why did the king’s bride turned out in Siberia?How many wives have been Ivan the Terrible?Where are all a living spirit of Ivan the Terrible? Alexandrov Sloboda.As Martha-Governor’s Wife for the liberties of Novgorod and Moscow fought?Malyuta Skuratov. As a relative of three Russian Tsars to fame, becoming a confirmed murderer?but, other than those here, the other links referenced within those currently don’t work.
@mabrndt – Thanks for the info. I think I’ve said this before but I enjoy your comments. This is one of my favorite ‘comics’ and you really add to the enjoyment.
margueritem over 12 years ago
perfect. Which one will get the rose?
margueritem over 12 years ago
I’d take the tall one in blue, she’ll give you strapping sons.
Simon_Jester over 12 years ago
“Eeny…Meeny…Miney…Moe…”
bluskies over 12 years ago
The one in the middle looks easy- I don’t think she’s inexperienced.
pcolli over 12 years ago
“Ladies and Gentleman, we are now down to our final six contestants. The screen behind them will rise and they will turn to meet their lucky dates for tonight. Which will they choose?”
orinoco womble over 12 years ago
“Bachlorette Number Three: What do you think makes a good borscht?”(Yes, I remember the Dating Game.)
vwdualnomand over 12 years ago
now, those russian girls are head-turning attractive.
PICTO over 12 years ago
One for every day of the….. Hey where’s Tuesday?
clucky over 12 years ago
Pointer shows where his mind is !!
Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member over 12 years ago
nice wallpaper.
V-Beast over 12 years ago
Pick the one that doesn’t have her hands crossed over her womb, symbolically blocking access.
finale over 12 years ago
Rule # 3: Make sure her moustache isn’t better than yours.
mabrndt Premium Member over 12 years ago
Click-to-enlarge (sans cursor) image available from here.This event is known as a bride-show (longer Google translated Russian Wikipedia page; this, and a few other bride-show paintings). It was the first for Alexis of Russia (longer Google translated Russian Wikipedia page), won by Maria Miloslavskaya (longer Google translated Russian Wikipedia page, I have no confirmation that the cursor points to her).So far, only work by this artist to appear in Mr. Melcher’s blog.Researching this, led me to (not my wording)Martha Sobakin: how, having won a beauty contest, marry and die a virgin?but the links within it currently aren’t working. If you’re interested, here are currently working links (again, not my wording) for:Why did the king’s bride turned out in Siberia?How many wives have been Ivan the Terrible?Where are all a living spirit of Ivan the Terrible? Alexandrov Sloboda.As Martha-Governor’s Wife for the liberties of Novgorod and Moscow fought?Malyuta Skuratov. As a relative of three Russian Tsars to fame, becoming a confirmed murderer?but, other than those here, the other links referenced within those currently don’t work.
Perkycat over 12 years ago
@mabrndt – Thanks for the info. I think I’ve said this before but I enjoy your comments. This is one of my favorite ‘comics’ and you really add to the enjoyment.
blackdawne over 12 years ago
Early hypnotist.“When I snap my fingers you will be… a duck!”
maldo over 12 years ago
This is a terrific strip. Only complaint is that the real name of the painting should be included.
LILYBAY over 12 years ago
Which one of you keeps cleaning my office and organizing my desk?
vldazzle over 12 years ago
These ladies remind me of our current Duchesses (and yes, there IS one who is much taller than any other).
vldazzle over 12 years ago
I appreciate the links from Mabrndt and hope that they DID find marital happiness.
Call me Ishmael over 12 years ago
Russian Mormon family.
garcalej almost 8 years ago
We will get to the final elimination round shortly. But first, an important question: How do you all feel about webbed feet?