La bohème Silk Scarf
La bohème Silk Scarf
Printed scarf made in 100% silk twill with hand-rolled edges.
This signature Allan Virgo piece is a captivating, abstract collage artwork inspired by Giacomo Puccini's opera La bohème.
Opera Synopsis: La bohème is set in 1830s Paris and follows the lives of young bohemian artists struggling to survive. On Christmas Eve, poet Rodolfo meets his neighbor Mimì when she knocks on his door seeking help. A tender romance blossoms between them, but their happiness is short-lived. As the group of friends—Rodolfo, Mimì, Marcello, Musetta, Colline, and Schaunard—navigate love, poverty, and fleeting joy, tensions rise. Mimì’s health deteriorates, and Rodolfo, heartbroken but aware of their harsh reality, contemplates separation. After briefly reuniting, they part again—only for Mimì to return, gravely ill. In the final act, she dies in Rodolfo’s arms as their friends look on helplessly. The opera captures the beauty and tragedy of young love, set against the backdrop of artistic idealism and human fragility.
Dimensions: 36" x 36"
Due to the hand-rolled edges, actual dimensions may vary slightly.