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This lithographic poster, created by Jules-Alexandre Grun, depicts a couple embracing, an advertisement for a grand spectacle. Note the bridal wreath, a floral crown signifying purity and new beginnings. Such wreaths can be traced back to ancient Greece, where they were symbols of celebration and status. The veil, initially meant to ward off evil spirits, has evolved into a symbol of modesty and mystery. Consider, too, how the embrace itself is a motif that transcends time. It reminds us of ancient Roman sarcophagi depicting couples in eternal embrace, a gesture laden with love, loss, and memory. The way figures touch one another taps into primal emotions, a longing for connection, a fear of separation. The wreath, the veil, the embrace, are all potent symbols, reappearing through history, each time imbued with new layers of meaning, perpetually resurfacing from our collective consciousness.