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METROPOLITAN OPERA, 1895. The Interior of the Metropolitan Opera House, New York
METROPOLITAN OPERA, 1895.
The Interior of the Metropolitan Opera House, New York, with an Audience of over 3, 500 People. Flash photograph, 21 March 1895, from a contemporary newspaper
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Media ID 12570859
1895 Audience Balcony Entertainment Golden Horseshoe Leisure March Metropolitan Opera House Opera House Society Upper Class Wagner Metropolitan Opera Siegfried Turn Of Century
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Step into the grandeur of the past with our Metropolitan Opera, 1895 poster print. This stunning image, captured from The Granger Collection, transports you back in time to the interior of the Metropolitan Opera House in New York. With over 3,500 people in attendance, this photograph from a contemporary newspaper offers a glimpse into the bustling excitement of a performance during the opera's early days. Bring the rich history and timeless elegance of the Metropolitan Opera into your home or office with this beautiful and intriguing piece of art.
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
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 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph from 1895 transports us back in time to the grandeur of the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. The image showcases the opulent interior of this iconic establishment, bustling with an audience of over 3,500 people. The architectural beauty of the opera house is evident, with its ornate balconies and boxes that stretch towards the heavens. The horseshoe-shaped seating arrangement adds a touch of elegance to the space, while golden accents shimmer under dimly lit chandeliers. Taken during a performance of Wagner's "Siegfried" on March 21st, this flash photograph captures a moment frozen in time. It offers us a glimpse into late 19th-century society and leisure activities enjoyed by the upper class. As we study this remarkable print, it becomes clear that attending an opera at the Metropolitan was not just about entertainment; it was an experience reserved for those who appreciated artistry and culture. This photo serves as a testament to both the artistic significance and social importance placed upon such events during turn-of-the-century America. Preserved by The Granger Collection, this historical artifact allows us to marvel at how architecture can shape our cultural experiences. It reminds us that even though times may change, there will always be spaces where art transcends boundaries and brings people together in shared appreciation.
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