Altercation dans les couloirs de l’Opéra 1889

"Altercation dans les couloirs de l’Opéra" by Jean Béraud, painted in 1889, depicts a dramatic scene of a confrontation between two men in the hallway of the Paris Opera House. Béraud's keen observation of Parisian society is evident in the detailed portrayal of fashionable individuals in formal attire. The scene is alive with tension as the men grapple, while onlookers—both male and female—react with a mixture of curiosity, amusement, and shock. The artwork captures the atmosphere of the bustling Parisian Opera House, offering a glimpse into the social dynamics and etiquette of the time.