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

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 ♡

★ Available as FRAMED or FRAMED + MOUNTED A3 print (29.7cm x 42cm)

Overall A3 frame size: 45cm x 32cm x 1.5cm (17.7"x 12.7" x 0.5").
Overall A2 frame size: 62cm x 45cm x 1.5cm (24.5"x 17.5" x 0.5").

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★ 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.

★ The frame moulding measures 20mm wide and 15mm deep. Classic style in white, black or rustic (wood) finish. Fitted with high-clarity plastic safety glass (perspex). Two hooks at the back: ready to hang in portrait or landscape orientation. White colour mount (with larger frame) - ivory colour mount available instead at no extra charge, just leave a note at the checkout ♡

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(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.)

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