Bilder Alphonse Mucha (1860–1939) – Cover for L'Estampe Moderne – engraving (1897)

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This print presents the cover design for the September 1897 issue of L'Estampe Moderne, featuring a stylized female figure in profile. The composition is characteristic of the Art Nouveau style, utilizing flowing organic lines to depict the figure's cascading hair and a decorative headpiece, while she holds a slender stylus or brush. The layout incorporates elegant typography and decorative borders that frame the publication details, including the names of the directors and the list of contributing artists. L'Estampe Moderne was a prestigious monthly periodical dedicated to the promotion of original printmaking, issuing high-quality lithographs to subscribers and playing a vital role in popularizing the Art Nouveau aesthetic across Europe at the turn of the century.

Alphonse Mucha was a celebrated Czech painter, illustrator, and graphic artist who became one of the most prominent figures of the Art Nouveau movement while living in Paris. He achieved international fame following his breakthrough poster designs for actress Sarah Bernhardt, which introduced his signature style featuring beautiful women in neoclassical robes surrounded by lush floral motifs and intricate geometric patterns. Mucha's work spanned a wide range of media, from commercial posters and advertisements to jewelry design and monumental painting cycles like the Slav Epic. His artistic philosophy sought to bring beauty and spiritual harmony into everyday life through accessible graphic art, leaving a lasting impact on modern design and visual culture.

Artist or Maker: Alphonse Mucha.

Dimensions: Approximately 42 cm x 31 cm.

Medium: engraving.

Date: 1897.

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