Alphonse Mucha "Water Lilies" 1902 Antique postcard (addressed)
Blooming alongside prayers on the quiet waterside.
This work, "Water Lilies" by Alphonse Mucha, is an antique postcard depicting a woman sitting on a tranquil lakeside, gently offering a single flower to the water. In the background, the rising sun creates a double halo, and the woman's soft profile and the flowing drapery are composed to symbolize the harmony between nature and man.
The appeal of this postcard lies not only in its highly decorative Art Nouveau composition and beauty, but also in its memory as an actual postal item sent in 1902. On the right side are the carefully written French words "Meilleurs compliments (With greetings)" and "From Mme Lévy."
The address side reveals that it was sent to an unmarried woman from a post office in the 8th arrondissement of Paris on December 30, 1902. The postal type is listed as "Imprimé (printed matter)" and the addressee is "Poste restante française" in Constantinople (now Istanbul) during the Ottoman Empire.
This piece, a journey alongside art, quietly exudes the elegant aesthetic sense of the Belle Époque and a sense of international cultural exchange, creating a one-of-a-kind piece in which the beauty of the painting and brushstrokes resonate with one another.
Artist : Alphonse Mucha
Title of work : Water lily (Nymphaea)
Production year : circa 1902
Condition : Antique postcard with handwriting (right side) and stamp and handwriting (address side)
Size : Approx. 14 x 9 cm
Artist / Title : Alphonse Mucha / Nymphaea (Antique Postcard, ca.1902)
*The frame in the image is for reference only. Please contact us regarding framing.
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Introduction to Mucha postcards | A simple explanation of all types and history including the Chino and Job versions (separate site)
Framing options
This work is normally offered unframed, but upon request, we are happy to offer custom framing options at our gallery.
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Framing options
This work is usually provided unframed so that you can enjoy the original charm of the work as it is, taking into consideration the preservation of the paper and its use as a collection.
If desired, we offer a custom framing plan (additional charge) in which we will select and suggest a frame for you. We can frame your work with consideration for artistic balance, the color of the work, and harmony with your interior decor.
- Various frames available, including wooden frames and gold leaf decorated frames
- Uses UV-blocking acrylic (emphasis on preservation)
- Proposals based on your desired size and installation environment
When ordering, please indicate "framed" or contact us separately. We will help you find the perfect framing to bring out the best in your artwork.
The content is focused on UV-blocking acrylic and artistic harmony. For details and prices, please click here.
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About the condition
This work is an original antique print created over 100 years ago.
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