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Caobania. ca. 1912

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Artist: MICH (Michel Liebeaux, 1881-1923) Size: 46 1/2 x 62 1/2 in./118 x 159 cm Publicité Wall, Paris During perhaps the most famous scene in Bizet's Carmen, the title character sings the Habanera, in which she repeatedly warns "if you do not love me, then I love you; if I love you, you'd best beware!" This provocative turn of phrase is repeated in part in the upper corner of this poster, promoting the Spanish-named chocolate powder Caobania. As the product was meant more for children than adults, a saucy looking mini-Carmen has been made the mascot -- more of a sly trouble-maker than an alluring seductress.

B/ Slight tears & stains at folds & edges.

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