Illustration
An evening at the opera
The story behind the illustration
Columns, broad steps and a glowing entrance create a ceremonial mood. This is an imagined opera evening, not a portrait of a particular venue. Begin planning a real performance with the chosen institution’s programme.
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Sources checked: 4 October 2026.
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