Griselidis
1901
Meet the ultimate stage crasher: a green-skinned, horned devil with bat wings peeking around a pillar in this 1901 poster for the opera *Grisélidis*! While a noblewoman in flowing robes and a child look out peacefully at the sea, this mischievous imp hints at the temptation and trials waiting in Jules Massenet's musical tale. François Flameng, typically known for serious academic history paintings, here embraces a whimsical medieval fantasy style with gorgeous red Celtic knotwork borders. It’s a vibrant advertisement for the Paris Opéra-Comique that looks more like a magical storybook illustration than a dry playbill.
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