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CApril
(1898)
Lorenzaccio
Artist:
Alphonse Mucha Czech (1860 - 1939)
"The character of Lorenzaccio, in the play by Alfred de Musset, is based on Lorenzo the Magnificent (1449-1492), the most powerful of the Medicis, who ruled the city-state of Florence. In the play, Lorenzaccio struggles desperately to save Florence, which … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Lorenzaccio
Date:
CApril
(1898)
Artist:
Alphonse Mucha Czech (1860 - 1939)
Engraver:
Imprimerie Chaix
Condition:
Technique:
Original colour lithograph.
Image Size:
140mm
x 355mm
AUTHENTICITY
Guaranteed Vintage Item
dated:
1898
Description:
"The character of Lorenzaccio, in the play by Alfred de Musset, is based on Lorenzo the Magnificent (1449-1492), the most powerful of the Medicis, who ruled the city-state of Florence. In the play, Lorenzaccio struggles desperately to save Florence, which had grown rich during his reign from the grip of a power-hungry conqueror. Mucha represents this tyranny by a dragon menacing the city coat of arms and portrays Lorenzaccio pondering the course of his action. Sarah Bernhardt adapted the play, first written in 1863, for herself, and the new version, for which this poster was produced, opened December 3, 1896. Never afraid to tackle a male role, Bernhardt made Lorenzaccio into the classic roles of hr repertoire"(Lendl/Paris p.18)
