Artwork

Ornament

Ornament, by Alphonse Mucha, 1902
Ornament, by Alphonse Mucha, 1902

Ornament is a print by the Art Nouveau artist Alphonse Mucha. It dates from 1902 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Ornament is a 1902 print by Alphonse Mucha, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print features an elegant design comprising flowers, leaves, and stems in soft pastel hues of pink, blue, and green.

Technique & Style

Exemplifying the Art Nouveau style, Ornament showcases Mucha's use of flowing lines and organic forms, with intricate details and patterns.

History & Provenance

Created in 1902, Ornament is a representative work of Mucha's oeuvre, characteristic of his Art Nouveau output.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Alphonse Mucha

Artist

Alphonse Mucha

Alfons Maria Mucha, known internationally as Alphonse Mucha, was a Czech painter, illustrator, and graphic artist.

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