Homage to Jacqueline Du-Pre
Jucqueline Du-Pre one of the greatest Celist.
Born in England Jan.1945 died Oct.1987. from Multiple Sclerosis.
Mastislav Rostropovitch (Russian Cellist the greatest of the 20th century) once described her as ” Definitive and legendry Cellist, now i know i have an inheritress”
She played on his Cello, then it was given to YoYoMa.


Homage to Jacqueline Du-Pre belongs to the following groups:
1 on 1: The Fine Art of Portraiture , Complex Simplicity of Art, Fine Arts, Let's Pay Homage, Realist Traditional Art and Vibrant and Vivid Color Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints

Linda Callaghan
Wow what an amazing painting – I love the way you have captured the concentration on her face and the way it is lit up and also the flowing blue dress – great art!
Racheli replied
Oh Linda, well description! thank you so much!
I painted her colorfully as her nature, full of life and passionate lady.
hilarydougill
wonderful artwork, beautiful picture, and a beautiful tribute to a beautiful musician. hugsxxx
Racheli replied
Thank you very much Hilary, yes, this is a tribute to that beloved British treasuress musician.
Racheli
HELUA
What a wonderful painting…so full of life and warm colour !!! Lovely work!!! :))
Racheli
Thank you Helua, that’s was her way of life, as well as a musician.
zangi12
hello dearR’ its a wonderful composition a warm color.
just a great work.
Racheli replied
Thank you so much my friend, great to see you.
eon .
What a stunning peice..You have such talent My dear ( ’ – ))
Racheli replied
Ohhhh, what a kindly comment, thank you so much Steve.
Moshe Cohen
Amazing painting, so lively and colorful.
Racheli replied
As she was Moshe…..:-)
Thank you very much, Mo’adim L’simcha.
Ronald Rockman
Brilliant both Jacqueline and ou Racheli
Ronald
Racheli replied
Thank you very much Ronald, as well for fav.
Janis Zroback
I saw the movie about the two sisters tortured relationship…enjoyed it very much…this is a wonderful evocative work Rachel..I really love the colours and the distressed background, with the halo of light around her…the contrast of the blues of her dress and the gold is stunning…
Racheli
Ohhhh dear Janis, i am happy to see your comment, thank you very much.
The matter of fact i was thinking a lot how to….because she was one of my favorite Cellists, the way she use to play influenced me very much, i even try to emulate some of her etudes…..:-)
She is a great loss to the world of music.
Appreciate your attention.
Miron Abramovici
Superb artwork!
Racheli
Thank you very much Miron.
Shanina Conway
Beautiful work Rachel, I love listening to the cello and you’ve captured the feel so well;)
Racheli
Hi Shanina, thank you very much, so glad you like Cello also, i loved her sounds, as well i use to be a Cellist too, she meant a lot for me as a cellist.
Mike Paget
Very beautiful Rachel!
Racheli
Thank you very much Mike.
Antanas
wonderful work, beautiful colors, well done
Racheli replied
Delighted to see your comment Antanas, thanks a bunch!
Racheli replied
As well for fave.
Eyal Nahmias
I’m always thrilled to see your new works of art, there is life, passion and amazing power that makes them stand out, this is no exception. Love it.
Racheli replied
Dear Eyal, thank you so much for your kindly encouraging comment.
Gili Orr
It is so beautiful… love the colors, the softness, her expression…
Racheli replied
Tanks a bunch Gili, i am glad you like it.
Racheli replied
Thank you very much for fav, Gili.
Neophytos
Yes she was, and still is one of the Greatest Cellist!!!! Your creation is simply an extension of your beautiful imagination ,full of colour ,and yet full with all the minute details that go to make an extraordinary portrait , but I expect nothing less from you Racheli
!!!!!
Racheli replied
Appreciative! Dear Neo, thanks a bunch, happy to see you know her extraordinary music ability. those colours i choose are because of her vitality, warmth, she was like a “volcano”, realy great loss! sadly missed!
Esteem your comment.
Racheli replied
Thank you for fav. Neo.
Helene Kippert
Beautiful work!
Racheli replied
Thank you so much Helene.
Jim Phillips
Truly a classy work. Beautiful choice of colours.
Racheli replied
Thank you very much for your kindly comment Jim.
valzart
O SweetheART what a beautiful painting …...Masterpiece ‘inst fav ;} hugglez
Racheli
Hi Val, thanks a bunch for pleasantly comment, as well for fav.
Keithbotilier
Rachell,what a beautiful picture,great colour and such a excellent subject. A master piece.
lol
Keith
Racheli
So sweet of you Kieth, thank you so much!
She deserves remembrance.
Nira Dabush
FANTASTIC, RACHELI.. LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS.
Thanks for the added info..
good night,
NIRA
P.S: By the way there is a guy in my street who plays the Cello.. mathematics genius.
Racheli replied
Hi Nirati, glad to see you, thank you very much for kindly comment, she was my favorite and still is, i use to be a Cellist too, quit 7 years ago.
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Gili Orr
You can try sending this, as well as other paintings, to these general groups, which accept all sorts of art: “Bits and Pieces”, “Freedom to Shine”, “Live, Love, Dream”, “All Around the Styles”, Dimensions, All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical, as well as to Contemporary Professional Painters and Sculptors, Remodernist Painters
Racheli replied
Oh, thank you so much for care my friend, appreciate, i shall take a look.
Gili Orr
Ome I put links for you, others you have to search yourself, but I am sure you can get more exposure and features this way…
Roland Pozo
Lovely work!
Racheli replied
Thank you Roland.
Leanna Lomanski
This is incredible Racheli!! Your work is so evocative…........
Racheli
Hi Leanna, thanks a bunch! so glad you like it…....:-))
Linda Syms
Beautiful work Racheli.
Racheli replied
Thanks a bunch Linda, as well for fave.
budrfli
full of exquisite beauty, i can hear her hearing each note!
Racheli
Oh so glad to see you also liked her, it means to me Sandy.
Thank you so much for kindly comment.
Madeline M Allen
Stunning work Racheli my friend ! You are such a wonderful talent !!! BRAVO !!!
Racheli
Oh Maddy, thank you very much for kindly comment dear friend.
Rosina Lamberti
excellent image…love this:)
Racheli replied
Hello Rosina, nice to have your comment, thank you very much.
Solomon Walker
Really beautiful painting – love the vibrant colours!
Racheli replied
Thanks a bunch Solomon, as well for fav.
Avril Brand
Oh Rachi!!! This is such a beautiful painting! I can feel and hear the music – her expression is so lovely!
Racheli
Hey Avi, thank you very much for kindly, supporting comment.
Rosina Lamberti
wonderful work
Racheli replied
Thank you so much Rosina,
Merry Xmas and happy New-Year.
Rick Todaro
Wonderful and moving …The back story & your lovely painting a perfect marriage of the two !
Racheli replied
Thank you very much Rick,
Happy New-Year.
Joel Murdoch
Love the way you did the dress and the way you captured the passion in her face. Excellent.
Racheli
Much obliged Joel, pleased you liked my painting, i have deep feeling for her.
cdcantrell
Racheli, very beautiful work I love it shes awesome.I love Painting my self I really like doing sepia if you have time take a look.
Racheli
Ok, thank you for invitation, i shall do it! BTW i like Sepia as well monochrome.
Thank you very much for kindly comment.
TREVOR IRWIN
Amazing and beautiful detail. The description is perfect. wonderful work racheli.
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Donate your art and save a child’s life!
Racheli replied
Hi Trevor,
Thank you so much for kindly comment.
LeighAth
Beautiful Homage…
...just wondering if you’d like to submit it to our group. We’d love to have it there :).
Let’s Pay Homage
Racheli replied
Thank you so much, i just joined, and added 2 paintings.
Marion Chapman
great painting. she looks as though she is lost in the beautiful music.
Racheli replied
Hi Marion, much obliged!
She was one of “the crown” of musicians. so sorry she passed away.
Reynaldo
Racheli hello…. wonderful work a very special talent you are love your work
Racheli replied
Pleased to see you kindly comment, thank you very much.
Vasile Stan
Love your art and your statement-prayer on the welcome page: “I hope and pray that I will always desire more than I can accomplish”.
Racheli replied
Thank you for lovely warmly comment Vasile, yes…...i truly meen it.
Racheli replied
Thank you for add me to your list.
GomesPereira
This is a fantastic painting, Racheli. It was great to see your works. I loved it, GP
Maggie Bernet
definitely a master piece, brilliant colors and composition, stunning really, LOVE IT
julie08
Fantastic work:)