Affiche voor Pelléas en Mélisande 1893

This poster for the opera "Pelléas et Mélisande" was created by Maurice Denis in 1893. It depicts a single figure, Mélisande, the female protagonist of the opera. The image is stylized with a focus on line, reminiscent of Art Nouveau, and features an intricately patterned border that frames the subject. Denis' choice to focus on Mélisande's ethereal beauty and the play's overall mood of longing and sadness, makes this a poignant and evocative artwork.