Aida: stage set for Act IV, Scene 2

A scale model of Act IV, Scene 2 of Verdi’s opera “Aida”, created in 1880 by the illustrators Rubé Auguste and Chaperon Philippe. The Bibliothèque-Musée de l’Opéra preserves a hidden treasure: an exceptional collection of three-dimensional stage set models, which offer a valuable insight into 19th- and 20th-century theatrical practices. These models, built on a scale of 1:30, were much more than simple reductions: they served as essential working tools for set painters and craftsmen, enabling them to visualise and plan the construction of the sets. The assembled model measures approximately: length 44cm x width 35cm x height 35cm. It is made of multi-layered cardboard with matt gouache paint. The model belongs to the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF). It will be located at the collection storage room of the Bibliothèque-musée de l’Opéra. Location: Magasin Opéra Garnier, 8 Rue Scribe 75009 Paris Aida: 3D modelling of the set for Act IV, Scene 2 – 3D modelling of the set for Act IV, Scene 2 of Verdi’s opera Aida. This is a 3D model. Each element of the model was scanned flat at a 1:1 scale using various resolutions to achieve the best possible quality in a single shot (Kaiser repro bench, Canon 5DsR, 70mm macro lens, Colochecker 24-patch test chart, white background). The images were post-processed in Photoshop to remove the background. The modelling was done in Blender v. 2.8-4 based on the restoration files and photographs of the assembled model in Gallica. (MODELLING) - Equipment used for mesh production: sensor brand: Canon, model: Canon 5DsR; software used: Blender, version: 2.8-4