(after) Alphonse Mucha​ (1860-1939) - "Têtes Byzantines" - (2)

- Alfons Mucha (after), "Têtes Byzantines, Blonde and Brunette" 2 offset lithographs on heavyweight textured matte paper (approximately 300gsm).

Stamp on the verso.

Embossed stamp.

Signed on the plate.

- Condition: excellent. Never framed, never exposed.

- Size of each: 42.5 x 43 cm.

Alfons Mucha (1860–1939) was a Czech painter, graphic artist, and one of the most influential figures of the Art Nouveau movement. Rising to international fame in Paris in the 1890s, Mucha became known for his highly decorative posters, especially those created for the actress Sarah Bernhardt. His visual language—flowing lines, floral motifs, ornate patterns, and idealized female figures—became synonymous with the 'Mucha Style,' shaping the aesthetics of European graphic arts at the turn of the century.

Mucha’s work combined symbolism, spirituality, and Slavic identity, culminating in his monumental series The Slav Epic. Beyond fine art, he revolutionized poster design, advertising graphics, and book illustration, and is today admired not only as a painter but as a visionary designer whose influence remains strong in contemporary visual culture.

Tête Byzantine (Blonde) and Tête Byzantine (Brunette) are among Mucha’s most celebrated decorative designs. Originally created in the late 19th century, these circular compositions reflect Mucha’s fascination with Byzantine ornamentation, jewel-like colors, and idealized feminine beauty.

Both pieces depict a profile portrait of a woman, framed within an ornate circular border enriched with floral and geometric motifs reminiscent of Byzantine and medieval iconography.

Tête Byzantine (Blonde) features a light-haired woman adorned with elaborate jewelry and soft pastel tones, creating an ethereal and luminous effect.

Tête Byzantine (Brunette) features a dark-haired figure with richer and deeper colors, emphasizing contrast, elegance, and symbolic detail.

The decorative borders and intricate patterns highlight Mucha’s mastery of stylization, symmetry, and ornamental richness, making these compositions quintessential examples of Art Nouveau aesthetics.

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