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The Orphee Art Print by artist Jan Balet features an Art Nouveau style depiction of opera-themed imagery. This medium-sized portrait print is a contemporary piece produced in 1978 using the Giclée print technique. The unframed print is a licensed reprint made of paper, with dimensions of 35 inches in height and 24 inches in width, making it a unique and handcrafted addition to any art collection.
It depicts a man carrying a cello case down the stairs of an ornate Art Nouveau Paris Metro entrance designed by Hector Guimard. In a characteristically surreal and humorous twist, the directional sign inside reads \"ENFER\" (French for Hell), turning the subway entrance into a literal gateway to the underworld—a direct nod to the classical myth of Orpheus descending into Hades to rescue Eurydice.
This print showcases Jan Balet’s signature blending of whimsical folk art with witty, surrealist storytelling, creating a playful reimagining of a classical myth set in a modern urban landscape.
