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Curatorial Narrative A. Jannin’s “Thtre des Bouffes-Parisiens. La princesse de Trbizonde, opra-bouffe en 3 actes” (1870) embodies the aesthetic sensibilities of late 19th-century Parisian society, where artistic movements like Art Deco and Victorian coexisted with the city’s burgeoning modernity. The linear brushwork employed by Jannin creates a sense of precision and order, mirroring the ornate facades of Parisian buildings during this period. The use of red, white, black, and beige evokes a sense of grandeur and elegance, reminiscent of the opulent theaters that dotted the city’s landscape. As one navigates the chromatic structure of the artwork, it becomes apparent that Jannin has employed atmospheric perspective to imbue the scene with an almost palpable sense of depth. In its original format, “Thtre des Bouffes-Parisiens” is a spatially compact entity, but when enlarged to 44×56 inches, its architectural scale behavior reveal