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Fatal duel on the stage of a Spanish theatre during the third act of the opera Carmen
XIR414771 Fatal duel on the stage of a Spanish theatre during the third act of the opera Carmen, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, 6th April 1913 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: During a performance of " Carmen" at Arganasilla, de Alba Pardo, a leading baritone and Martinez, a leading tenor, rivals in a love affair, fought a durel during the third act. The spectators were horriified at the fierceness of the fight. Martinez was killed. March 24 1913. Duel mortel sur la scene d un theatre apres le troisieme acte; opera by Georges Bizet (1838-75); libretto based on Prosper Merimees novella of the same title; Escamillo; Carmen; Plaza de Toros in Seville; Don Jose; Merimee; Andalousie; ); French, out of copyright
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This print captures a moment of tragedy and drama on the stage of a Spanish theatre during the third act of the opera Carmen. The front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, dated 6th April 1913, showcases a fatal duel that took place between two leading performers, Pardo and Martinez. These talented baritone and tenor rivals were entangled in a passionate love affair which ultimately led to their fateful confrontation. As the performance unfolded at Arganasilla, de Alba, spectators were horrified by the intensity and brutality of this real-life fight. Martinez tragically lost his life on March 24th, 1913. The image depicts an intense scene filled with tension as both men clash in a battle fueled by jealousy and desire. Georges Bizet's renowned opera Carmen serves as the backdrop for this tragic event. Based on Prosper Merimee's novella of the same title, Carmen tells a tale set in Seville's Plaza de Toros where love triangles intertwine with themes of passion and betrayal. The French School artist behind this color lithograph expertly captures the essence of this dramatic moment in history. This powerful image reminds us that even within artistic performances meant to entertain, real emotions can spill over into reality with devastating consequences.
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