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E. Brini1956 Italian film poster by E. Brini - Madama butterfly - Giacomo Puccini’s1956
1956
$1,675.62
£1,236.02
€1,400
CA$2,321.65
A$2,520.86
CHF 1,334.98
MX$30,898.52
NOK 16,520.90
SEK 15,611.38
DKK 10,658.01
About the Item
This elegant 1956 Italian film poster by E. Brini captures the poignant beauty and emotional depth of Madama Butterfly, a cinematic adaptation of Giacomo Puccini’s beloved opera. Painted in bold strokes yet soft tones, the image of a serene yet sorrowful Japanese woman dominates the composition, evoking the tragic heart of the story—Cio-Cio-San, the young geisha at the center of this East-meets-West drama.
The figure portrayed is actress Kaoru Yachigusa, one of the stars of this international co-production directed by Carmine Gallone, produced in partnership between Rizzoli and Toho Films. The cast includes Michiko Tanaka, Nicola Filacuridi, and others from both Japanese and Italian cinema, underscoring the film’s ambition to bridge cultures, just as the opera does through its narrative.
Set against a deep blue sea, the composition echoes the quiet tragedy that looms over the character’s fate. Brini’s artistic approach is painterly and expressive, emphasizing the emotional resonance over realism. The image is framed in dramatic black with minimalist text, allowing the face of the heroine to become the central emotive force of the poster.
Technicolor, a new marvel of the time, is proudly noted, promising audiences a rich visual experience to accompany Puccini’s sweeping score. The use of modern typography and sharp layout reflects the design aesthetics of the 1950s, balancing classical themes with contemporary flair.
This poster is not just a film advertisement—it is an artifact of postwar cultural exchange, Italian cinematic artistry, and operatic devotion. It embodies the melancholic grandeur of Madama Butterfly, a timeless tale of love, betrayal, and sacrifice told through both music and motion picture.
Cinema - Opera - Japan
Kaoru Yashigusa - Cineriz - Toho Film - Italy
Printed by Ripalta in Milano
- Creator:E. Brini (Italian)
- Creation Year:1956
- Dimensions:Height: 55.12 in (140 cm)Width: 39.38 in (100 cm)
- Medium:
- Period:
- Condition:Good condition, folds, small tears.
- Gallery Location:PARIS, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1792216907672
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