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One sheet famous vintage French travel poster featuring artwork by Marc Chagall, titled "Paris L'Opéra - Romeo and Juliet".
Key Details About the Poster
• Artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985)
• Year Created: 1964
• Origin: Printed by the renowned print shop Mourlot in Paris for the French government's tourism bureau (Commissariat Général au Tourisme).
• Subject Matter: The central composition features a dreamlike, floating embrace of Romeo and Juliet against a vibrant green backdrop. It prominently depicts stylized iconic Parisian landmarks including the Arc de Triomphe (bottom left) and the Place de la Concorde obelisk.
• Background History: The poster features a section of the massive ceiling mural Chagall painted for the historic Palais Garnier (the Paris Opera house). The ceiling was commissioned by French Cultural Affairs Minister André Malraux and officially unveiled in September 1964. |
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