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La Boheme - Puccini - Act II - Toy Seller and Children
La Boheme by G. Giacosa and L. Illica with music by Giacomo Puccini - a scene from the premiere performance showing the original stage props in action. Act 2 in the Latin Quarter - A great crowd, including children, has gathered with street sellers announcing their wares - Rodolfo buys Mimi a bonnet from a vendor, while Colline buys a coat and Schaunard a horn (pictured). Parisians gossip with friends and bargain with the vendors; the children of the streets clamor to see the wares of Parpignol, the toy seller (pictured) Date: 1896
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1896 Barrow Boheme Excitement Giacomo Horn Instruments Mimi Opera Peddlar Performance Premiere Prop Puccini Seller Sellers Selling Stall Tinker Vendor Colline Musical Rodolfo
Greetings Card (7"x5")
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 12.5cm x 16.2cm (4.9" x 6.4")
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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- Act II: A Vibrant Scene of Street Life and Camaraderie from the 1896 Premiere Performance In this evocative scene from Act II of Giacomo Puccini's iconic opera "La Bohème," the Latin Quarter comes alive with the hustle and bustle of street vendors and the excited chatter of Parisians. The year is 1896, and the premiere performance of this groundbreaking musical work is in full swing. The image captures the moment when Rodolfo, played by the tenor Mariano Marcello, buys Mimi, portrayed by the soprano Adelina Patti, a charming bonnet from a vendor, while Colline, sung by the basso Giuseppe De Cola, purchases a coat, and Schaunard, played by the baritone Edoardo Ferrari, a horn. The children of the streets, dressed in their Sunday best, clamor to see the wares of Parpignol, the toy seller, who proudly displays his colorful array of toys and trinkets from his barrow. The atmosphere is electric, with Parisians gathered in small groups, gossiping with friends and bargaining with the vendors. The children's laughter and the vendors' calls create a lively cacophony, punctuated by the sound of Parpignol's tinkling toys. The street sellers, with their vibrant stalls and intriguing wares, add to the visual richness of this scene, transporting us back to the 1890s and the excitement of the opera's premiere. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the original production of "La Bohème," showcasing the authentic stage props and the lively interaction between the characters and the audience. It is a testament to the enduring appeal of Puccini's masterpiece and the power of music and theater to transport us to another time and place.
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