Jules Massenet's Werther
1893
Eugène Grasset’s vibrant 1893 poster advertises Jules Massenet’s opera *Werther* at the Théâtre National de l'Opéra Comique. The design splits the narrative into two circles: the top shows a wholesome family scene of Charlotte with her siblings, while the bottom captures the tragic romance with Werther kneeling before a distressed Charlotte. The giant red title, decorated with floral bursts and winding ribbons, showcases the emerging Art Nouveau style. The story comes from Goethe’s famous novel, which was so popular it sparked a European fashion craze for blue coats and yellow vests—and unfortunately, a wave of copycat suicides!
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