Andalusia at the Time of the Moors (right side)

Grasset employs the flat, decorative qualities characteristic of Art Nouveau, using intricate line work to detail the armor and the horse’s flowing mane. The composition balances bold color contrasts with ornamental patterns, creating a sense of movement within a highly stylized framework.

The print was produced in the early twentieth century, a time when Grasset was active in Paris’s design circles. It later entered the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it remains on view as part of the museum’s holdings of decorative arts.

During the turn of the century, European artists frequently looked to historic and exotic subjects for inspiration. Grasset’s choice of a Moorish Andalusian scene aligns with contemporary fascination with Orientalist themes, while his decorative approach reflects the broader Art Nouveau movement’s emphasis on harmony between art and design.