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La Plume, featuring Sarah Bernhardt, 1896 (lithograph in colours)
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La Plume, featuring Sarah Bernhardt, 1896 (lithograph in colours)
1195187 La Plume, featuring Sarah Bernhardt, 1896 (lithograph in colours) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 61x42.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Czech, out of copyright
Media ID 23295120
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1896 20th Century Decorative Arts Alphonse Marie Mucha Alphonse Mucha Artist Czech Behaviour Bernhardt Sarah 1844 1923 Blond Blond Hair Blonde Blonde Hair Bust Length Capital Letter Circle Circular Commercial Communication Equipment Cut Flower Czech Artist Date Direct Gaze Downcast Eastern European Artist Fair Fair Haired Famous Actress Featuring Female Garment Form French Text Hair Ornament Heartbroken Jugendstil Language Large Group Large Group Of Objects Lettering Lilies Lily Lithographic Lithoprint Long Hair Looking At Camera Media Melancholia Melancholy Modern Style Mucha Named Actress Negative Concept Nouveau Numeral Patterned Plume Plumed Printed Prints Publicity Quarter Length Sarah Bernhardt Shape Shaped Solemn Star Star Shape Star Shaped Starring Stellar Stile Liberty Temperament Tiara Woman Alone Word Apparel Ethnic Origin Headwear Portrait Style Portraiture Young Woman
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This lithograph print titled "La Plume, featuring Sarah Bernhardt" by Alphonse Marie Mucha takes us back to the enchanting world of 19th-century advertising. The close-up portrait style captures the essence of renowned actress Sarah Bernhardt, her heartbroken expression evoking a sense of melancholia and sadness. The circular shape dominates the composition, emphasizing the solemnity and seriousness of this piece. Delicate floral motifs surround Bernhardt's head and shoulders, adding an ethereal touch to her fair-haired beauty. The French text elegantly frames her bust-length figure, further enhancing her star-like presence. Alphonse Marie Mucha's artistic prowess is evident in his meticulous attention to detail and use of vibrant colors. The lithography technique brings out every intricate pattern on Bernhardt's garment as well as the flowering plants that adorn the scene. As we gaze into Sarah Bernhardt's direct gaze, we are transported into a world where art meets advertisement. This artwork not only serves as a promotional tool but also reflects societal behavior and temperament during that era. With its rich history and cultural significance, this lithograph print continues to captivate viewers even today. It stands as a testament to Alphonse Marie Mucha's talent as a Czech artist and reminds us of the enduring allure of classical art forms from late nineteenth-century Europe.
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