Alphonse Mucha "Goddess of the Calendar" circa 1900 Antique postcard
An elegant symbol that colors the days and months - Mucha's "Attire of Time"
Alphonse Mucha contributed not only to posters but also to the artistic creation of decorative calendars and practical printed materials in late 19th century Paris. This antique postcard is based on a work designed for a calendar mount.
The figure of a woman in soft draping and holding a laurel branch symbolizes the rhythm of nature blooming with the passage of time. The golden brown semicircular arch in the background and the harmonious plant life create a quiet solemnity, as if time itself were used as decoration.
The blank space in the center was originally designed to hold the numbers on the calendar, making this a work that can be said to be the epitome of Art Nouveau printing, which is practical yet artistic . It is a postcard that collectors will covet, allowing them to feel the "beauty of a daily calendar" in the palm of their hands.
Information
Artist : Alphonse Mucha
Title of work : Goddess of the Calendar
Production year : 1900
Condition : Antique postcard, 1 piece
Size : Approx. 14 x 9 cm
Artist / Title : Alphonse Mucha / Goddess of the Calendar (Antique Postcard, ca.1900)
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Introduction to Mucha postcards | A simple explanation of all types and history including the Chino and Job versions (separate site)
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