Byzantine Blonde - Alphonse Mucha Greeting Card
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In Alphonse Mucha's remarkable pair of decorative panels, Byzantine Heads (1897), his profound admiration for Slavic culture shines through. The panels portray two women, Blonde and Brunette in profile, adorned with Byzantine-inspired jewelry, and set against a backdrop of ornate vegetal arabesques. The delicate lace-like patterns surrounding the circular frames pay homage to the skilled lacework of the Moravian region. The hair on this blonde beauty is adorned with a white scarf embellished with jewels and a pearl-fringed metal disk, exquisitely capturing the essence of Byzantine influence. See this image as an art print!
Mucha (1860-1939) was a visionary artist whose artistry and creativity shaped the Art Nouveau movement! Born in 1860 in Moravia, now the Czech Republic, Mucha's artistic journey took him from a struggling artist to an internationally renowned master of his craft. With his distinctive style characterized by intricate patterns, flowing lines, and ethereal female figures, Mucha's art played a significant role in shaping the visual aesthetics of the late-19th and early-20th centuries.
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Alphonse Mucha
A6 (4.5" X 6.25") with Envelope
