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Ariane Opera Poster by Albert Maignan

This striking poster advertises the opera 'Ariane' at the Théâtre National de l'Opéra, featuring music by J. Massenet and libretto by Catulle Mendès. The artwork, signed by Albert Maignan, depicts a dramatic scene with a classical Greek ship sailing on a blue sea under a warm, golden sky. In the foreground, a woman in a flowing blue-white robe gazes towards the horizon, her hand shielding her eyes. To the left, a smaller inset image shows a woman in a white gown standing by a blue architectural element, accompanied by a bouquet of vibrant roses. The composition evokes a sense of epic narrative and romantic drama, characteristic of operatic themes and late 19th-century artistic styles. The poster's rich color palette and detailed illustration make it a significant piece of theatrical ephemera.

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