Alphonse Mucha Art Nouveau Lady Flowers Jewels 1899 Postcard

Alphonse Mucha, a pivotal figure of the Art Nouveau movement, created The Seasons series in 1896, which stands among his most celebrated works. This depiction of Winter exemplifies his iconic style, featuring a serene female allegorical figure adorned with flowing drapery and intricate decorative elements, reflecting the somber yet elegant beauty associated with the colder months. Mucha's idealized feminine forms, characterized by graceful lines and ornamental framing, were central to his artistic vision during the late 19th century.