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Woman in costume as a gypsy girl dancing with castanets
Woman in costume as a gypsy girl (zingara) dancing with castanets. Costume designed by M. Robin. Handcoloured lithograph published by Martinet, Paris, 1880s
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Caroline Carvalho Castanets Dancer Faust Gounod Gypsy Lopera Marguerite Marie Martinet Opera Role Singer Soprano Miolan
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This handcoloured lithograph depicts a woman in the elegant and intricately detailed gypsy costume, dancing exuberantly with castanets in hand. The gypsy girl's expressive face is filled with the joy and passion of the music, her eyes sparkling with mischief and delight. The costume, designed by the renowned French fashion designer M. Robin, is a stunning representation of the Romani culture, with its vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and flowing fabrics. The woman portrayed in this image is believed to be Marie Caroline Miolan-Carvalho, a French soprano and actress who became a star on the Parisian stage in the late 1800s. She was known for her captivating performances in operas such as "Faust" by Charles Gounod, where she often took on the role of Marguerite. This lithograph may have been created to promote one of her performances in this or another gypsy-themed production at the Théâtre de l'Opéra in Paris. The intricate details of the gypsy costume, from the embroidered shawl draped over one shoulder to the ornate headpiece adorned with beads and flowers, are beautifully rendered in the handcoloured lithograph. The background of the image is filled with the warm hues of a sunset, adding to the enchanting and magical atmosphere of the scene. This stunning image is a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of the Martinet publishing house in Paris during the 1880s, and a reminder of the enduring allure of the gypsy tradition in European culture.
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