12 Masterpieces by Alphonse Mucha for His 166th Birthday
Connaissance des Arts celebrates the 166th anniversary of Alphonse Mucha (born July 24, 1860, in Eibenschütz, now Ivančice, Czech Republic) with a selection of twelve emblematic works. The list spans his iconic commissions for Sarah Bernhardt, the monumental Slav Epic, the stained-glass window for St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague, and commercial posters. Featured pieces include La Dame aux Camélias, La Madone aux lys, the interior of the Fouquet jewelry shop, Biscuits Lefèvre-Utile, Monaco Monte-Carlo, the ceiling of the Municipal House in Prague, and La Princesse lointaine.
Key facts
- Alphonse Mucha was born on July 24, 1860, in Eibenschütz (now Ivančice, Czech Republic).
- The article marks his 166th birthday.
- Twelve masterpieces are highlighted.
- Works include commissions for Sarah Bernhardt.
- The Slav Epic is mentioned as a monumental work.
- The stained-glass window for St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague is included.
- Commercial posters like Biscuits Lefèvre-Utile and Monaco Monte-Carlo are listed.
- The interior of the Fouquet jewelry shop is featured.
- The ceiling of the Municipal House in Prague is cited.
- La Dame aux Camélias, La Madone aux lys, and La Princesse lointaine are among the works.
Entities
Artists
- Alphonse Mucha
- Sarah Bernhardt
Institutions
- Connaissance des Arts
- St. Vitus Cathedral
- Municipal House of Prague
- Fouquet
Locations
- Eibenschütz
- Ivančice
- Czech Republic
- Prague