Chaliapin as Mephistopheles

Chaliapin as Mephistopheles, originally uploaded by Coilhouse.

Famed Russian singer Fyodor Chaliapin as Mephistopheles. Chalyapin was known for his deep baritone and powerful on-stage presence, but in this image is something incredibly comical, he’s almost apologetic.

Posted by Zoetica Ebb on October 12th, 2007
Filed under Photography, Russia

One Response to “Chaliapin as Mephistopheles”

1. wrayb Says:
   February 2nd, 2008 at 12:23 pm
   

   Ah, Chaliapin. He would surprise when ever he could. Yes, maybe impish could be the expression. Fun loving yet still a threat.

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