1889 Photogravure John H Betts Art La Boheme Opera Puccini Theater Music TGO1

"La Bohème"

This is an original 1889 black and white photogravure of a painting by John H. Betts that portrays Mimi the seamstress on her deathbed in Act IV of La bohème, an opera by Giacomo Puccini.

CONDITION

This 124+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Moderate foxing and aging. Small crease - bottom margin. Some light surface rub.

• Product Type: Original Photogravure; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 12 x 14.75 inches; 30 x 37 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Period Paper is proud to present a collection of antique museum-quality photogravures and stunning color typogravures from 1899 of paintings by artists such as William de Leftwich Dodge, John Steeple Davis, Fred Leeke, and others of iconic scenes from operas such as, The Barber of Seville, Faust, Aida, Die Ring des Nibelungen, and several others. These rare elephant folio-sized images are ideal for framing and are highly collectible for Opera historians and aficionados.

This piece was illustrated by Betts, John H. Artist signature in print - bottom right of image.

Keywords specific to this image: Stage, Costume

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