Fine Art Print : Meyerbeer Africaine Lib6
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Meyerbeer Africaine Lib6
Act five - Selika, queen of Madagascar, watches her husband Vasco da Gama sail away with Ines, and sits under a manchineel tree, to breathe whose scent is fatal
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1865 Breathe Fatal Gama Husband Ines Madagascar Meyerbeer Opera Performed Sail Scent Sits Vasco Watches Africaine Manchineel
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the captivating allure of the exotic in our latest addition to the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints collection. This stunning image, titled "Meyerbeer Africaine Lib6: Selika, Queen of Madagascar," showcases Mary Evans Picture Library's Mary Evans Prints Online. In this evocative scene from act five, Selika, the queen of Madagascar, watches in despair as her husband, Vasco da Gama, sails away with Ines. The haunting beauty of Selika is on full display as she sits mournfully under the ominous manchineel tree, whose scent, while alluring, is known to be fatal. Bring this exquisite work of art into your home and transport yourself to a world of passion, drama, and intrigue. Our Fine Art Prints are carefully printed on high-quality archival paper, ensuring your print will last a lifetime. Order yours today and add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your decor.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Meyerbeer's 'Africaine' (Lib6): Act Five - A Bittersweet Farewell In this image from the 1865 production of Giacomo Meyerbeer's opera 'Africaine' (Lib6), Selika, the queen of Madagascar, is depicted watching her husband, Vasco da Gama, sail away with Ines. The poignant scene unfolds in Act Five, as Selika sits under a manchineel tree, its deadly scent wafting through the air. Historically, Vasco da Gama was the first European to reach India by sea, opening up a new trade route between Europe and the East. In Meyerbeer's opera, however, the story takes a dramatic turn as Vasco falls in love with Ines, a Spanish captive, leading to a tragic turn of events. Selika, played by the renowned soprano, Adelina Patti, is seen here in a moment of heart-wrenching despair as she watches her husband leave her, torn between her love for him and her duty to her people. The manchineel tree, whose scent is known to be fatal, adds an extra layer of symbolism to the scene, representing the danger and uncertainty that comes with love and betrayal. The opera, first performed in Paris in 1865, was a critical and commercial success, with Patti's performance as Selika being particularly acclaimed. This image captures the essence of the opera's dramatic and emotional narrative, making it a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century opera and its exploration of love, duty, and the complexities of human relationships.
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