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Madame Butterfly Collection

"Madame Butterfly" is a tragic opera that tells the story of a young Japanese geisha named Cio-Cio-San who falls in love with an American naval officer

Background imageMadame Butterfly Collection: Giacomo Puccini (1858 -1924) Italian composer of operas. Poster for Madama Butterfly

Giacomo Puccini (1858 -1924) Italian composer of operas. Poster for Madama Butterfly (Madame Butterfly)
529078 Giacomo Puccini (1858 -1924) Italian composer of operas. Poster for Madama Butterfly (Madame Butterfly) an opera in three acts, with an Italian libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa

Background imageMadame Butterfly Collection: Poster for 'Madame Butterfly 'and child with American flag

Poster for "Madame Butterfly "and child with American flag
LSE4093280 Poster for " Madame Butterfly " and child with American flag, poster for the opera by Giacomo Puccini, n.d. deb. 20th S.Ricordi editore

Background imageMadame Butterfly Collection: Costume of Madame Butterfly for the first act for the creation of Madame Butterfly by Giacomo

Costume of Madame Butterfly for the first act for the creation of Madame Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini in
GIA4797875 Costume of Madame Butterfly for the first act for the creation of Madame Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini in 1904.Collection of the Museo della Scala in Milan

Background imageMadame Butterfly Collection: Costume by Zio Bonzo for the creation of Madame Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini in 1904.Collection of

Costume by Zio Bonzo for the creation of Madame Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini in 1904.Collection of the Museo della
GIA4797900 Costume by Zio Bonzo for the creation of Madame Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini in 1904.Collection of the Museo della Scala in Milan

Background imageMadame Butterfly Collection: Costume for a character from the choir of the Opera ' Madame Butterfly' by Giacomo Puccini in

Costume for a character from the choir of the Opera " Madame Butterfly" by Giacomo Puccini in 1904.Collection
GIA4797889 Costume for a character from the choir of the Opera " Madame Butterfly" by Giacomo Puccini in 1904.Collection of the Museo della Scala in Milan

Background imageMadame Butterfly Collection: Yakuside costume for the creation of Madame Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini in 1904.Collection of

Yakuside costume for the creation of Madame Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini in 1904.Collection of the Museo della Scala in
GIA4797923 Yakuside costume for the creation of Madame Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini in 1904.Collection of the Museo della Scala in Milan

Background imageMadame Butterfly Collection: Costume of Madame Butterfly act II for the creation of Madame Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini in

Costume of Madame Butterfly act II for the creation of Madame Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini in 1904.Collection of
GIA4797913 Costume of Madame Butterfly act II for the creation of Madame Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini in 1904.Collection of the Museo della Scala in Milan

Background imageMadame Butterfly Collection: Costume for a character from the choir of the Opera ' Madame Butterfly' by Giacomo Puccini in

Costume for a character from the choir of the Opera " Madame Butterfly" by Giacomo Puccini in 1904.Collection
GIA4797907 Costume for a character from the choir of the Opera " Madame Butterfly" by Giacomo Puccini in 1904.Collection of the Museo della Scala in Milan

Background imageMadame Butterfly Collection: Costume of the Principe (Prince) Jamadori (Yamadori) for the creation of Madame Butterfly by

Costume of the Principe (Prince) Jamadori (Yamadori) for the creation of Madame Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini in
GIA4797942 Costume of the Principe (Prince) Jamadori (Yamadori) for the creation of Madame Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini in 1904.Collection of the Museo della Scala in Milan

Background imageMadame Butterfly Collection: Costume de la zia con il marmocchio (Child) for the creation of Madame Butterfly by Giacomo

Costume de la zia con il marmocchio (Child) for the creation of Madame Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini in 1904.Collection
GIA4797948 Costume de la zia con il marmocchio (Child) for the creation of Madame Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini in 1904.Collection of the Museo della Scala in Milan

Background imageMadame Butterfly Collection: Costume by Il Bambino (Il Dolore) for the creation of Madame Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini in

Costume by Il Bambino (Il Dolore) for the creation of Madame Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini in 1904.Collection of
GIA4797935 Costume by Il Bambino (Il Dolore) for the creation of Madame Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini in 1904.Collection of the Museo della Scala in Milan

Background imageMadame Butterfly Collection: Costume for a character from the choir of the Opera ' Madame Butterfly' by Giacomo Puccini in

Costume for a character from the choir of the Opera " Madame Butterfly" by Giacomo Puccini in 1904.Collection
GIA4797933 Costume for a character from the choir of the Opera " Madame Butterfly" by Giacomo Puccini in 1904.Collection of the Museo della Scala in Milan

Background imageMadame Butterfly Collection: Giacomo Puccini (1858 - 1924), libretto for the opera ' Madame Butterfly '. Japanese tragedy of L

Giacomo Puccini (1858 - 1924), libretto for the opera " Madame Butterfly ". Japanese tragedy of L. Illica, G
FGL5463761 Giacomo Puccini (1858 - 1924), libretto for the opera " Madame Butterfly ". Japanese tragedy of L. Illica, G. Giacosa

Background imageMadame Butterfly Collection: Giacomo Puccinis opera Madama Butterfly with Minnie Nast in title role with child

Giacomo Puccinis opera Madama Butterfly with Minnie Nast in title role with child
3925235 Giacomo Puccinis opera Madama Butterfly with Minnie Nast in title role with child; (add.info.: Giacomo Puccinis opera Madama Butterfly with Minnie Nast in title role with child)

Background imageMadame Butterfly Collection: Portrait of Giacomo Puccini, 19th century (b/w photo)

Portrait of Giacomo Puccini, 19th century (b/w photo)
3118709 Portrait of Giacomo Puccini, 19th century (b/w photo); (add.info.: Italian Composer); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageMadame Butterfly Collection: Autograph of Giacomo Puccini

Autograph of Giacomo Puccini
3118716 Autograph of Giacomo Puccini; (add.info.: Autograph of Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) an Italian composer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageMadame Butterfly Collection: Giacomo Puccini (colour litho)

Giacomo Puccini (colour litho)
3093948 Giacomo Puccini (colour litho) by Eichhorn (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giacomo Puccini. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageMadame Butterfly Collection: Madama Butterfly New Opera By Maestro Puccini At La Scala Theatre

Madama Butterfly New Opera By Maestro Puccini At La Scala Theatre, The Curse Of Relatives To The Bride (colour litho)
2798750 Madama Butterfly New Opera By Maestro Puccini At La Scala Theatre, The Curse Of Relatives To The Bride (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageMadame Butterfly Collection: The Feather Fan

The Feather Fan
OLD37291 The Feather Fan by Strang, William (1859-1921); Gallery Oldham, UK; eGallery Oldham; Scottish, out of copyright

Background imageMadame Butterfly Collection: Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) illustration from The Lure of Music by Olin Downes

Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) illustration from The Lure of Music by Olin Downes
KW226906 Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) illustration from The Lure of Music by Olin Downes, 1922 (litho) by Emerson, Chase (1874-1922); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageMadame Butterfly Collection: PHONOGRAPH, 1914. American magazine advertisement, 1914, for the Victor Talking Machine Company

PHONOGRAPH, 1914. American magazine advertisement, 1914, for the Victor Talking Machine Company, featuring opera singer Geraldine Farrar

Background imageMadame Butterfly Collection: ENRICO CARUSO (1873-1921). Italian tenor singer

ENRICO CARUSO (1873-1921). Italian tenor singer. Caricature, 1907, by Caruso of a scene from a production of Giacomo Puccinis opera Madama Butterfly



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"Madame Butterfly" is a tragic opera that tells the story of a young Japanese geisha named Cio-Cio-San who falls in love with an American naval officer, only to be abandoned and left heartbroken. The beautiful music and emotional storyline have captivated audiences for over a century, making it one of the most beloved operas of all time. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Japan, "Madame Butterfly" explores themes of love, betrayal, and cultural differences. The character of Cio-Cio-San is both strong and vulnerable, making her journey all the more poignant. As she waits faithfully for her lover's return, we are drawn into her world of longing and despair. With its haunting melodies and powerful performances, "Madame Butterfly" continues to resonate with audiences around the world, reminding us of the enduring power of love and sacrifice.