Art Nouveau Mucha Autumn Picture Mirror, 1970s

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Vintage Art Nouveau mirror showing Alphonse Mucha's Autumn from his influential 1896 series, The Seasons.

Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939) was a … Read more Vintage Art Nouveau mirror showing Alphonse Mucha's Autumn from his influential 1896 series, The Seasons.

Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939) was a prominent figure in the Art Nouveau movement, known for his distinctive decorative style featuring beautiful women, flowing lines, and natural motifs.

The Seasons Series, created by Mucha, features several series depicting the four seasons, with the 1896 version being the first and arguably most famous.

Each season is personified by a graceful female figure adorned with symbolic elements relating to that time of year.

In Autumn, the figure is depicted wearing a wreath of chrysanthemums in her hair, surrounded by a lush backdrop of autumnal plants, often shown gathering grapes from a vine, symbolising the harvest season.

The artwork exemplifies key characteristics of Art Nouveau, including sinuous organic lines, intricate decorative patterns, and a harmonious blend of the figure with natural elements like flowers and foliage.

Mucha's work became a symbol of the Belle Époque era and played a crucial role in popularizing the Art Nouveau style, making his art widely accessible through decorative mirrors, panels and posters.

Stunning mirror with a sleek frame.

Great vintage condition with minor signs of patina. See less