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Documents Decoratifs:  Sweet Peas, by Alphonse Mucha, 1902

Documents Decoratifs: Sweet Peas

Alphonse Mucha

1902

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

Documents Decoratifs: Sweet Peas is a 1902 by Alphonse Mucha, a Art Nouveau work, depicting Floral Pattern, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Alphonse Mucha
When & what style?
1902 · Art Nouveau
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a beautiful woman surrounded by sweet peas. She's dressed in a flowing gown and has a gentle expression. The woman is decorated with flowers and patterns, which were popular during that time. The flowers and patterns in the painting are very detailed. This level of detail was typical of advertisements from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, which this painting was likely used for. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Alphonse Mucha (Czech, 1860–1939).

About the artist

Portrait of Alphonse Mucha
Artist

Alphonse Mucha

Alfons Maria Mucha, known internationally as Alphonse Mucha, was a Czech painter, illustrator, and graphic artist.

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