Carmen - 'I Yield Me Prisoner. I Have Killed Her' 1910

"Carmen - 'I Yield Me Prisoner. I Have Killed Her'" is an illustration by British artist Byam Shaw, created in 1910. The artwork depicts a dramatic scene from the opera Carmen by Georges Bizet. A man stands triumphantly, clutching a bloody knife, while a woman lies lifeless on the ground before him. The scene is observed by a crowd, suggesting a public spectacle of violence. Shaw's illustration captures the intensity and tragedy of the iconic story of Carmen, the passionate and ultimately tragic gypsy woman. This artwork serves as a testament to the power of operatic narratives to inspire visual interpretations.