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For a building lobby, or large two story room, or interior castle wall. Historic scenic backdrop painted by Joseph Urban for the old Metropolitan Opera in 1935 , and used in the production of Manon until 1950. Verified by the Metropolitan Opera archive department. Size 50 feet by 21 (and folding to 4 x 3 x 10 and 85 lbs.) It is generally hung from its jute strip along the top having grommet holes for ties to a suspended bar.For opera buffs, a super conversation starter. Famous singers who sung in front of it were: Benjamino Gigli, offeru Sayao, Nicolai Gedda, Victoria de los Angelos, and others.
Joseph Urban was a known artist in his own rite.
The provenance is available on request and also is a conversation starter, with a part of its story involving television history and the movie \"Gameshow\".
Condition is good for its age but may need some slight retouching or reinforcement (a simple process.)
