Zodiac, 1896 by Alphonse Mucha Poster

Alphonse Mucha - Zodiac, 1896. In this composition, Mucha incorporated twelve zodiac signs in the halo-like disc behind the woman's head, one of Mucha's customary motifs. The majestic beauty of the woman is emphasised by her regal bearing and elaborate jewellery. Alfons Maria Mucha (1860-1939), known internationally as Alphonse Mucha, was a Czech painter, illustrator, and graphic artist. Living in Paris during the Art Nouveau period, he was widely known for his distinctly stylised and decorative theatrical posters, particularly those of Sarah Bernhardt. He produced illustrations, advertisements, decorative panels, as well as designs, which became among the best-known images of the period.