Curatorial Narrative The Poster for the premire of Dimitri, an opera by Victorin Joncires, executed in 1876 by Eugne Lami, is a quintessential exemplar of Victorian-era fine art, bespeaking the grandiose aspirations of the era’s artistic culture. Characterized by its linear brushwork and adherence to traditional representational methods, the work manifests an unwavering commitment to the principles of Victorian Revival architecture, with its ornate detailing and dramatic spatial recession. The use of sepia tones, muted reds, and blues imbues the composition with a somber, atmospheric weight, while gold accents inject a sense of opulence, underscoring the opera’s Baroque inspirations.When scaled to 44×57 inches, the poster’s chromatic structure and spatial rhythm are particularly noteworthy. The sepia tones and muted colors, which initially appear subdued, take on a rich, burnished quality that would be at home in any luxury interior