Alphonse Mucha Princess Hyacinth Vintage Art Print Poster Wall Antique Quirky Illustration Fairy Floral Victorian Edwardian Beautiful Moon

ALPHONSE MUCHA
CLASSIC
ART PRINT

"Princess Hyacinth (Princezna Hyacinta)" by Alphonse Mucha, 1911.

Alphonse Mucha, a Czech artist at the forefront of the Art Nouveau movement, is renowned for his intricate and ornate designs that celebrate the beauty of nature and the female form. His distinctive style merges flowing lines, rich colors, and symbolism, leaving an indelible mark on the world of decorative arts and poster design.

This artwork was created to advertise Oskar Nedbal's ballet-pantomime, Princess Hyacinth, premiered in 1911 at the National Theatre, Prague. The Princess on the poster is the actress Andula Sedláčková, who starred in the title role. In the story, a village blacksmith dreams that his daughter becomes the Princess Hyacinth and that she is abducted by a sorcerer. The hearts, the blacksmith's tools, a crown, the instruments of sorcery and of course the hyacinth motif itself are is used throughout the decorative details, referencing the plot of the ballet.

The artwork exudes grace and enchantment. The dream princess, adorned in intricate drapery and surrounded by a halo of stars and blooms, emanates an aura of regal poise. With a gaze as serene as the moonlit night, but with a slight mischievous sparkle that reveals her true identity, she transports us to a realm of ethereal beauty, where artistry and nature intertwine. Mucha's signature Art Nouveau style weaves delicate lines and vivid hues into a tapestry of timeless elegance, inviting us to partake in the allure and charm of a bygone era.

★ Respectfully and lovingly restored and enhanced digitally, to remove the non-artistic blemishes and colour fading ♡

★ A3 print, 297mm x 420mm. (Interior images are shown for styling and illustrative purposes only, not to be used as a precise scale guide. There will be no watermarks on the actual print.)

★ Printed in England on a 350gsm Eucalyptus paper, made from eucalyptus pulp from sustainable sources. It is brilliant white and smooth and Eco printed with high pigment environmentally-friendly toners.

★ Supplied unframed, carefully rolled and packed with tissue paper in a strong cardboard tube for safe transit.

FRAMED / READY-TO-HANG LISTING ALSO AVAILABLE here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1549499661

MATCHING PRINT LISTINGS ALSO AVAILABLE here:

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1547293061
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1533149796
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1547323355

♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

Interior photo created by vanitjan - www.freepik.com