Portret van Célestine Galli-Marié in Mignon before 1874

This is a portrait of Célestine Galli-Marié, a famous French opera singer, in the role of Mignon. The image is a black and white photograph, framed within the cover of a printed program for the Brussels Theatre. The portrait is likely to be from 1874 or earlier, as indicated by the program's date. Hector de Saedeler, a photographer, is credited for the work. The image captures Galli-Marié in a simple yet elegant costume, embodying the innocence and vulnerability of the character Mignon. This image serves as a reminder of Galli-Marié's iconic stage presence and her contribution to the operatic world.