Alphonse Mucha

Mucha as mystic, bohemian and philosopher

Spanning the entirety of Alphonse Mucha's prolific career, this handsome, affordable and concise overview examines the beloved artist's oeuvre-from posters, jewelry, interior decoration, theater and product design to painting, book illustration, sculpture and photography-across six themed sections that highlight the artist's personality: “A Bohemian in Paris”; “A Picture-Maker for People”; “A Cosmopolitan”; “The Mystic”; “The Patriot”; and “The Artist-Philosopher.”

Mucha rose to fame in fin-de-siecle Paris with his elegant theater posters for Sarah Bernhardt, the most famous French actress of the time, and his decorative panels featuring gracefully posed women.