Not currently on display at the V&A

Poster

20th century (made)
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Place of origin

Pictorial. Striking and surreal image of the enigmatic face of a woman, lips expressionless, eyes hidden behind a pattern of leafless branches which swirl and weave across her face like the veins of a leaf.


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Brief description
Poster advertising the opera Lucia dei Lammermoor, composed by Donizetti, performed by Krakow Opera and Operetta
Physical description
Pictorial. Striking and surreal image of the enigmatic face of a woman, lips expressionless, eyes hidden behind a pattern of leafless branches which swirl and weave across her face like the veins of a leaf.
Dimensions
  • Poster height: 68cm
  • Poster width: 97.6cm
Object history
Given by Krysztof Dydo of the Poster Gallery in Krakow following his visit to the Power of the Poster exhibition at the V&A, April 1998. Associated Production: Lucia di Lammermoor. Composer: Gaetano Donizetti. Company: Opera i Operetka w Krakowie.
Collection
Accession number
S.891-1997

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Record createdAugust 3, 2010
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