Alphonse Mucha – Dictionnaire des Arts Decoratifs – Original Cover c.1902
$ 575Alphonse Mucha – Dictionnaire des Arts Decoratifs – Original Cover c.1902
Original Art Nouveau illustrated cover designed by Alphonse Mucha for Dictionnaire des Arts Decoratifs by Paul Rouaix, published in Paris by Montgredien & Cie.
The composition depicts an elegant young woman seated before an elaborate circular ornamental background, with flowing drapery, stylized floral motifs, and decorative typography characteristic of Mucha’s celebrated Art Nouveau style. Signed Mucha in the image.
The dictionary was originally issued in individual fascicles, and Mucha’s design appeared in several variations and formats, including publication covers and book illustrations. This example is an original period fascicle cover, with the original price of 60 centimes printed at the top.
Artist: Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939)
Title: Dictionnaire des Arts Decoratifs
Author: Paul Rouaix
Publisher: Montgredien & Cie, Paris
Size: 6.5 x 9.75 inches
Technique: Original Color-Printed Cover
Year: Circa 1902
Condition: Original antique condition with light age toning as shown.
