This striking work by Bernard Buffet, rendered through the skilled collaboration of printer Charles Sorlier, presents a theatrical vision of the iconic opera *Carmen* through Buffet's characteristically bold, angular lines and stark contrasts. Designated as an artist's proof (*E.A.*) and signed in pencil, this piece exists outside the standard limited edition of 180 numbered and 30 Roman-numeral copies, making it a particularly rare and coveted example. Published by Editions A.C. Mazo et Cie in Paris, the work captures the passion and drama of Bizet's celebrated opera through Buffet's unmistakable expressionist aesthetic, brought to life in the decorations and costumes that define the production's visual identity.