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Tosca, poster advertising a performance, 1899 (litho)

Tosca, poster advertising a performance, 1899 (litho)


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Tosca, poster advertising a performance, 1899 (litho)

TPG101967 Tosca, poster advertising a performance, 1899 (litho) by Hohenstein, Adolfo (1854-1928); Private Collection

Media ID 25457114

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Baryton Corpse Crucifix Female Musician Great Musicians Musical Singer Musican Musicans Opera Singer Operas Operatic Performance Playing Music Puccini Singer Singers Soprano Tenor Tragedy Vocalist Musics Scarpia


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This black and white lithograph, titled "Tosca, poster advertising a performance, 1899" transports us back to the golden age of opera. Created by Adolfo Hohenstein in 1899, this print captures the essence of Puccini's tragic masterpiece. In the center of the composition stands a striking female figure - an opera singer portraying Tosca herself. With her elegant posture and commanding presence, she embodies both strength and vulnerability. The artist has skillfully depicted her in mid-performance, capturing her passion as she delivers a powerful aria that resonates with raw emotion. Surrounding Tosca is a scene filled with symbolism. A crucifix hovers above her head, foreshadowing the impending tragedy that awaits our heroine. The presence of death looms nearby through subtle imagery: a lifeless corpse lies on the ground while Scarpia lurks menacingly in the shadows. The meticulous attention to detail brings every element to life – from the intricate engravings on musical instruments held by other musicians to their intense expressions as they accompany Tosca's voice. This print offers us a glimpse into not only an operatic performance but also into an era where great musicians brought stories alive through music. As we admire this piece from Bridgeman Images' private collection, we are reminded of the enduring power of opera and its ability to evoke profound emotions within us all.

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