topaz alfons mucha

topaz alfons muchaThis work is one of a series of four vertical lithographs devoted to precious stones. With its plant motifs and harmonious composition, it is typical of the Art Nouveau style of which Alfons Mucha was a strong advocate. The Czech poster artist devoted much of his career to exploring the formal possibilities offered by this pictorial style. The work is part of the gemstone series which also includes Amethyst and Ruby. Want to buy another Alfons Mucha

inviting the viewer to be carried away by the shapes and colours unfolding on the canvas

The Water Lilies is a series of approximately 250 paintings

The artist also painted figures in the scene

The colourful sailboats

form and harmony

The elegant villas

emphasising the importance of colour relationships in expressing energy and movement

This work demonstrates the artist's willingness to push the boundaries of traditional representation

In this oil on canvas by Piet Mondrian

This is Gustav Klimt's most popular work

while the woman is standing by an open file cabinet

at first glance