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Fiftieth anniversary of the death of Henri Murger, the author and the characters
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Fiftieth anniversary of the death of Henri Murger, the author and the characters
XIR346508 Fiftieth anniversary of the death of Henri Murger, the author and the characters of La Vie de Boheme, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 29th January 1911 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: cinquantenaire de la mort de Henry Murger (1822-61), l auteur et les personnages de la Vie de Boheme ; auteur; depicted the precarious life of artists and writers; Scenes de la vie de Boheme was the basis of the opera La Boheme by Giacomo Puccini; Scenes of Bohemian Life ; Fifty; 50; ); French, out of copyright
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This vibrant and captivating print captures the essence of a momentous occasion - the fiftieth anniversary of Henri Murger's death. The image, taken from Le Petit Journal's supplement illustre on January 29th, 1911, transports us back to a time when art and literature thrived in bohemian Paris. In this scene, we see a diverse group of characters that Murger immortalized in his renowned work, La Vie de Boheme. The author himself stands proudly at the center, with his distinguished beard and moustache framing his face. Surrounding him are painters and artists wearing top hats, symbolizing their creative spirit. The atmosphere is filled with joy as they raise their glasses in tribute to Murger's legacy. A beautiful bunch of roses adorns the table as an homage to the fleeting nature of life depicted in his writings. Despite their poverty-stricken existence, these characters exude happiness and cheerfulness. A female figure can be seen amidst the crowd; her muff serving as both protection against the cold Parisian winter and a symbol of resilience in adversity. She represents all those who found solace within Murger's words. As paintbrushes lie scattered across the table, it becomes evident that this gathering is not just about celebrating one man but also honoring an entire movement - Scenes de la vie de Boheme - which inspired Giacomo Puccini's opera La Boheme. This remarkable photograph serves as a timeless reminder of how art has the
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