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Mounet-Sully putting on makeup in her dressing room before a performance of "Oedipus the King", 1893 Creator: Unknown. Mounet-Sully putting on makeup in her dressing room before a performance of "Oedipus the King", 1893 Creator: Unknown
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Mounet-Sully putting on makeup in her dressing room before a performance of "Oedipus the King", 1893 Creator: Unknown. Mounet-Sully putting on makeup in her dressing room before a performance of "Oedipus the King", 1893 Creator: Unknown
Mounet-Sully putting on makeup in her dressing room before a performance of "Oedipus the King", 1893
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This photograph captures the enigmatic French actor Jean Mounet-Sully (1841-1916) in the quiet intimacy of his dressing room before a performance of "Oedipus the King" at the Théâtre-Libre in Paris, 1893. The image, created by an unknown artist, transports us back to the 19th century and the world of the theatre. Mounet-Sully, renowned for his powerful and nuanced performances, is seen in the act of applying makeup, his focused gaze fixed on the reflection in the looking glass. The dimly lit dressing room, adorned with a richly colored, velvet-draped wall, creates an atmosphere of mystery and anticipation. The artist has skillfully captured the thespian's intense concentration, as he transforms himself into the mythological figure of Oedipus, the monarch from Sophocles' tragic play. The oil on canvas painting, now housed at Musée Carnavalet in Paris, is a testament to the enduring allure of the theatre and the artistry of its performers. The intricate details of Mounet-Sully's costume, with its dark, layered fabric and intricate patterns, add to the sense of history and heritage that emanates from this evocative image.
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