Poster 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
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "Meyerbeer Africaine Lib6" poster print from our Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library via Mary Evans Prints Online. This magnificent image transports you to the heart of an epic opera story, as Selika, the queen of Madagascar, poignantly watches her husband, Vasco da Gama, sail away with Ines, under the ominous shadow of a manchineel tree. Its intoxicating scent is said to be fatal, adding an air of mystery and intrigue to this powerful scene. Bring the enchanting world of opera into your home or office with this stunning, high-quality poster print. Add to your decor, and let the story unfold before your eyes.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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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