The Spanish Lady and the Roman Horseman at the Theatres des Champs-Elysees Paris, from the series "L'Opéra"

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The Spanish Lady and the Roman Horseman at the Theatres des Champs-Elysees Paris, from the series "L'Opéra"
The Spanish Lady and the Roman Horseman at the Theatres des Champs-Elysees Paris, from the series "L'Opéra"
Artist/Maker (Swiss, 1922 – 2005)
Datec. 1962
MediumVintage gelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 7 × 10 in. (17.8 × 25.4 cm) Image: 7 × 10 in. (17.8 × 25.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Thomas J. Wilson and Jill M. Garling, P2016
Object number2022.15.184
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Provenance 2022: Hamilton College (Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art); from the collection of Charles-Henri Favrod, the founding director of the Musée de l'Elysée de la Photographie in Lausanne, Switzerland
Markings Verso, center (adhered yellow label): "[volume: Opera / page: 78/79 photo: 91 / format: 20 x 14]" and (black stamp): "[copyright by / kurt blum / fotograf swb / bern tel. 20860]"
Published References Illustrated: Imbert, Charles, and Kurt Blum. J'aime L'Opéra. Lausanne: Editions Rencontre, 1962. pg. 150
Inscribed Verso, bottom edge (upside down blue marker): "representation 'La dame espa / gnole et le Cavalier romain'"
The Spanish Lady and the Roman Horseman at the Theatres des Champs-Elysees Paris, from the series "L'Opéra"
The Spanish Lady and the Roman Horseman at the Theatres des Champs-Elysees Paris, from the series "L'Opéra"
Kurt Blum
Date: c. 1962
Medium: Vintage gelatin silver print
Object number: 2022.15.185
Paris: Theater des Champs-Elysee, from the series "L'Opéra"
Paris: Theater des Champs-Elysee, from the series "L'Opéra"
Kurt Blum
Date: c. 1962
Medium: Vintage gelatin silver print
Object number: 2022.15.178
Paris: Theater des Champs-Elysee, from the series "L'Opéra"
Paris: Theater des Champs-Elysee, from the series "L'Opéra"
Kurt Blum
Date: c. 1962
Medium: Vintage gelatin silver print
Object number: 2022.15.181
The Paris Opera photographers, from the series "L'Opéra".
The Paris Opera photographers, from the series "L'Opéra".
Kurt Blum
Date: c. 1962
Medium: Vintage gelatin silver print
Object number: 2022.15.183
Theatre: Audience, from the series "L'Opéra"
Theatre: Audience, from the series "L'Opéra"
Kurt Blum
Date: c. 1962
Medium: Vintage gelatin silver print
Object number: 2022.15.182
Latecomers Must Make the Intermission, from the series "L'Opéra"
Latecomers Must Make the Intermission, from the series "L'Opéra"
Kurt Blum
Date: c. 1962
Medium: Vintage gelatin silver print
Object number: 2022.15.177
The accessories storeroom, from the series "L'Opéra".
The accessories storeroom, from the series "L'Opéra".
Kurt Blum
Date: c. 1962
Medium: Vintage gelatin silver print
Object number: 2022.15.188
The Accessories Storeroom, from the series "L'Opéra"
The Accessories Storeroom, from the series "L'Opéra"
Kurt Blum
Date: c. 1962
Medium: Vintage gelatin silver print
Object number: 2022.15.189
The sewing workshop, from the series "L'Opéra"
The sewing workshop, from the series "L'Opéra"
Kurt Blum
Date: c. 1962
Medium: Vintage gelatin silver print
Object number: 2022.15.190
Painters workshop, Covent Garden, London, from the series "L'Opéra"
Painters workshop, Covent Garden, London, from the series "L'Opéra"
Kurt Blum
Date: c. 1962
Medium: Vintage gelatin silver print
Object number: 2022.15.191
Affluences in Europe: with the new wave of prosperity, trade or luxury items flourish. Record sales are soaring, despite their relatively high price. This big store on the Champs Elysees is open seven days a week, late into the night, and is crowded with customers all the time, Paris, 1961
Affluences in Europe: with the new wave of prosperity, trade or luxury items flourish. Record sales are soaring, despite their relatively high price. This big store on the Champs Elysees is open seven days a week, late into the night, and is crowded with customers all the time, Paris, 1961
Erich Lessing
Date: 1961
Medium: Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print
Object number: 2022.15.238
The Americans Remain Attached to the Great Classic, Metropolitan Opera House, New York, from "J'aime l'Opéra"
The Americans Remain Attached to the Great Classic, Metropolitan Opera House, New York, from "J'aime l'Opéra"
Kurt Blum
Date: c. 1962
Medium: Vintage gelatin silver print
Object number: 2022.15.179