Albert Maignan's poster for Massenet's opera "Ariane" at the Paris Opéra printed on a recycled-cotton canvas tote bag.
- Front: Albert Maignan's full "Ariane" poster art for the Théâtre National de l'Opéra
- Bag: 10-ounce canvas, 80% recycled cotton / 20% cotton
- Size: 15.75" h x 15.25" w (approx. 240 cubic inches)
- Self-fabric handles
- Printed to order in Grapevine, Texas
Jules Massenet's opera "Ariane," with a libretto by Catulle Mendès, premiered at the Palais Garnier in Paris on October 31, 1906, with Lucienne Bréval in the title role. Albert Maignan's poster for the premiere at the Théâtre National de l'Opéra shows the heroine in flowing robes on a pale cream ground, with a ship on the sea behind her. It recalls the story's turning point, when Theseus sails off with her sister Phèdre and leaves Ariane on the shore of Naxos. Graceful and theatrical, it is a fine example of Belle Époque opera posters.
The bag is made from 10-ounce canvas of 80% recycled cotton and 20% cotton. The recycled fibers are collected from garment-cutting waste and then intertwined with cotton for added strength and durability. Self-fabric handles. Dimensions: 15.75" h x 15.25" w; approx. 240 cubic inches.
Note: Bags not intended for use by children 12 and under.