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Alphonse Mucha from The Times Of Day
"Evening Reverie" (also known by its French title, Rêverie du soir or Soir), a famous lithograph created by Czech Art Nouveau artist Alphonse Mucha in 1899.
Artwork Details
Artist: Alphonse Mucha
Title: Evening Reverie (Rêverie du soir or Evening Contemplation)
Year: 1899
Medium: Color lithograph on paper
Style: Art Nouveau
Description and Context
The piece is one of four decorative panels in a series titled The Times of the Day (Heures Du Jour), which also includes Morning Awakening, Daytime Dash, and Nightly Rest. The series was printed by F. Champenois in Paris.
The image depicts a dreamy-eyed young woman, personifying the evening, in a flowing gown amidst natural, botanical motifs. The composition is characteristic of Mucha's signature style, utilizing a soft, muted palette of pastel colors, organic lines, and decorative elements. |
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