Alphonso Mucha was born in 1860 in Moravia (the modern Czech Republic). He conveyed the somewhat melancholy Slav temperament in his pictures. In 1887, he moved to Paris, the hotbed of art, where he found instant fame with his first poster, designed in 1894 for the play ‘Gismonde’ and featuring Sarah Bernhardt in the leading role. 

The actress and the artist entered into a 6 year collaboration that enjoyed prolific results: Mucha was asked to design stage decors, costumes and jewellery for the diva. Paris was overwhelmed by his work, to the extent that his colourful posters were stolen from the streets. The delicate lines, fresh pastels and sumptuous motifs of his pictures of sensual women became the fin-de-siècle icons.

An equisite selection of classic timeless designs. The colours and materials create unique designs with their own purity and charisma.

Mucha - Blond The Lanarte Classic Collection. 13¾" x 19¾" (35cm x 50cm). Kit...

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Mucha - Brunette The Lanarte Classic Collection. 13¾" x 19¾" (35cm x 50cm). Kit...

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Mucha Art Nouveau - Primrose The Lanarte Classic Collection. 9½" x 23¾" (24cm x 60cm). Kit...

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Mucha Art Nouveau - Quill The Lanarte Classic Collection. 9½" x 23¾" (24cm x 60cm). Kit...

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