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“Carmen” — premiere poster published by Choudens, 1875

Bizet’s Carmen scandalised the Opéra-Comique at its 1875 premiere — and within a few years had become one of the most loved operas ever written. This is the poster from that first season, issued by Choudens, the Parisian house that published Bizet’s scores, with the great Lemercier printing works credited at the foot.

The design has everything we love about the earliest era of the illustrated poster: dramatic typography, the smoky atmosphere of the opera house, and a glimpse of the cigarette girls of Seville. A striking piece of music history for any wall.

Digitally restored by an artist (wear removed, colours refreshed, vintage character retained). Copyright: Personal use only — no resale or redistribution.

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