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WPA in Ohio Federal Music Project presents Verdi's grand opera "Il trovatore" Cast of 75 : Rudolph Schueller director. 1936 or 1937]
1 print on board (poster) : silkscreen, color. | Poster for Federal Music Project presentation of "Il Trovatore."

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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/98517169/

This poster is an advertisement for a performance event. It prominently displays the text "FEDERAL MUSIC PROJECT" at the top, indicating that this presentation was part of a larger initiative or program by the Federal Music Project in Ohio during 1937.

Below this header, it reads "Verdi's Grand Opera," which signifies that the featured piece is Giuseppe Verdi's famous opera. The specific title given for the performance is "Il Trovatore" and notes that it will be a cast of 75 individuals, under the direction of Rudolph Schueller.

A significant feature of this poster is its emphasis on free admission as indicated by bold letters stating "Admission FREE." This suggests an inclusive outreach to promote cultural engagement through music among the public without financial barriers. The colors used in the design include shades of green and black for the figure, with contrasting yellow text that stands out against a white background.

The poster's artistic style is reminiscent of mid-20th-century graphic designs, which often feature strong visual elements such as silhouettes or bold shapes to catch viewers' attention. The combination of textual information and graphical representation serves both informative purposes about the event details while also creating an aesthetic appeal that could attract interest from potential attendees.

Federal Music presents Gilbert & Sullivan's light opera "The gondoliers" Cast of 100 : Handel Wadsworth director. 1936 or 1937]
1 print on board (poster) : silkscreen, color. | Poster for Federal Music Project presentation of "The Gondoliers."

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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/98517164/

This poster is a colorful and stylized advertisement for the Federal Music Project's presentation of Gilbert & Sullivan's light opera "The Gondoliers." The background color appears to be a faded beige or off-white, with text in contrasting colors. Prominent on the top left side is the name "Federal Music" written vertically in black capital letters, followed by "&" and the word "Music," also capitalized but slightly smaller than "Federal." Below this, within a large white oval shape that has an outer red border, reads "Presents Gilbert & Sullivan's Light Opera The Gondoliers Cast of 100 Handel Wadsworth Director."

The central feature is a silhouette of a woman in a dynamic pose with her right arm raised and bent at the elbow. She appears to be wearing a dress or flowing garment that swirls around her, accentuating movement. On this figure are abstract shapes filled with green shades, which create an impressionistic representation of motion.

Below the central graphic is bold text stating "ADMISSION FREE" in capitalized black letters on a white background within another red-bordered oval shape. The bottom part features more details about the event: "Cast of 100 Handel Wadsworth Director."

The overall design suggests it's an older piece, likely from around the time mentioned as its production year or era—possibly mid-20th century based on style and typography choices.

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