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Mounted Print : Illustration Aino Ackte as Salome, with empty platter. Captioned, Salome without the Baptist's Head! Aino Ackte (1876-1944), Finnish soprano, had recently been cast to play Salome, in the long-forbidden opera
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Illustration Aino Ackte as Salome, with empty platter. Captioned, Salome without the Baptist's Head! Aino Ackte (1876-1944), Finnish soprano, had recently been cast to play Salome, in the long-forbidden opera
Illustration Aino Ackte as Salome, with empty platter. Captioned, Salome without the Baptist's Head! Aino Ackte (1876-1944), Finnish soprano, had recently been cast to play Salome, in the long-forbidden opera. The Censor had judged that the performance should take place without the Baptist's head. Norman, Macnamara, Morrow, cartoonist, illustrator, artist, art, 1910, 1910s, 20th, century Date: 1910
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Aino Entertainments Finnish Forbidden Nights Opera Revealing Role Salome Singer Soprano Musical
10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print
Experience the captivating allure of Aino Ackte as Salome, in this stunning mounted photo from the Media Storehouse collection. Known for her magnetic stage presence, Finnish soprano Aino Ackte brought Salome to life in the long-forbidden opera. This evocative image, taken from her performance, showcases Ackte in the title role, holding an empty platter - a chilling reminder of the infamous request she made to King Herod. Add this captivating piece to your collection and bring a touch of theatrical history into your home.
Printed on 8"x6" paper and suitable for use in a 10"x8" frame (frame not included). Prints are mounted with card both front and back. Featuring a custom cut aperture to match chosen image. Professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper.
Photo prints supplied in custom cut card mount ready for framing
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 11.4cm x 20.3cm (4.5" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Salome without the Baptist's Head!: Aino Ackte, the Finnish soprano, captivates in this theatrical studio portrait as the enigmatic Salome, a role she had recently been cast to perform in the long-forbidden opera. The Censor's judgment called for the performance to take place without the graphic depiction of the Baptist's head, making this illustration a tantalizing glimpse into the provocative and controversial production. Dressed in a revealing costume, Aino Ackte exudes an air of seduction and allure, her expressive eyes and parted lips hinting at the intensity and passion she would bring to the stage. This image, created by renowned cartoonist, illustrator, and artist Norman, Macnamara, Morrow in 1910, offers a glimpse into the world of London's most intriguing nights of entertainment during the 1910s and 20th century. Aino Ackte's performance as Salome would go down in history as one of the most memorable and talked-about productions of the era, leaving audiences enthralled and captivated by her powerful voice and mesmerizing stage presence.
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