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Maquette hand painted vintage poster is an advertisement for Giacomo Puccini's popular opera,
La Bohème, featuring an illustration of the two main characters, Mimì and Rodolfo. The artwork is in the Art Nouveau style and was originally created by Adolfo Hohenstein in 1895 for the opera's premiere.
The image depicts a man lying on his back, gazing up at a woman who is leaning over him with a gentle, closed-eye smile. The man, a poet named Rodolfo in the story, is resting his head in the lap of the woman, a seamstress named Mimì. The illustration captures a moment of quiet romance and intimacy.
The opera itself is a tragic love story set among struggling young artists in 1830s Paris, a world that explores themes of love, friendship, and loss. The term "La Bohème" translates to "The Bohemian," referring to the unconventional, artistic lifestyle of the characters who prioritize art and love over material wealth. |
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