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ALPHONSE MUCHA (1860-1939)
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[TÊTES BYZANTINES.] Two decorative panels. 1897.
Each approximately 20
1
/
2
x14
3
/
8
inches, 52x87 cm. [F. Champenois, Paris.]
Condition varies, generally A- / B+: mat stains in margins and light staining in image; minor tears and
creases at edges. Mounted on Japan. Matted and framed.
Mucha’s graphic work was often marked by Byzantine influences and styles, beginning with his very
first poster for
Gismonda
in 1894. In visually extolling the splendors of ancient Byzantium, Mucha
relied on the use of gold and bronze colors, created sumptuous and intricate designs for the jewelry
depicted in his images, employed mosaic or mosaic-style decorative elements in many of his works,