Art Nouveau: Posters, Paintings and Prints, Page 13

Art Nouveau, French for “new art,” is an international art movement and style that began in Europe in the 1890s and lasted until the First World War. It is known for sinuous “whiplash” lines and flowing forms taken from plants and flowers, used in posters, illustration, painting, design and architecture alike. Its artists include Alphonse Mucha, Gustav Klimt, Aubrey Beardsley, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Jules Chéret.

A poised woman cradles thistle blossoms, adorned in intricate embroidery and a golden halo.

Thistle from the Sands

Alphonse Mucha

A solitary figure in pale drapery stands among snow-laden branches, evoking a contemplative winter scene.

Winter (1900)

Alphonse Mucha

A young girl in a plaid dress holds a bowl while cats eagerly surround her.

Des chats (album cover)

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A woman in a flowing dress reaches for a pale apple, her gaze contemplative amidst stylized foliage.

Tentation

Eugène Grasset

A man in a white suit and red waistcoat is reading against a cream background.

Pastime Stories

Edward Penfield

A woman in red holds a voltaic pile, while another in blue gestures with a compass, framed by stylized foliage.

Centenaire de la Pile Voltaïque, Côme 1899

Adolfo Hohenstein

A determined Joan of Arc in armor, holding a banner, surrounded by armored companions.

Mark Twain's Joan of Arc

Eugène Grasset

A serene, closed-eyed woman framed by a bold red border and stylized foliage.

The Boston Sunday Herald: Easter

Ethel Reed

A woman with golden hair holds a glass of champagne, embodying celebration amidst swirling lines and stylized stars.

Champagne Ruinart

Alphonse Mucha

A skeleton with bat-like ears displays occult symbols, surrounded by figures and a sun's face over a web of calendars.

Calendrier magique: Februarius

Manuel Orazi

A confident woman with red hair strides through a Parisian street, captivating the attention of two men nearby.

Monsieur Tiburce (Gil Blas Illustré)

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A towering armored figure raises his arm beside a woman encircled by flames.

La Walkyrie

Eugène Grasset

A woman with red hair gazes invitingly while holding a yellow flower to her lips, surrounded by stylized clouds and flowers.

Coquetterie

Eugène Grasset

A woman in a swirling red dress triumphantly holds a bottle of absinthe against a dark background.

Absinthe Ducros Fils

Leonetto Cappiello

A bold red heart floats above a woman rising from a cauldron, surrounded by alchemical and fantastical elements.

Calendrier magique: Maius

Manuel Orazi

A golden-haired child reaches toward swallows, guided by a serene maternal figure in flowing gown.

Chocolat Masson – L'Enfance

Alphonse Mucha

Two young figures in a golden glow, surrounded by branches and a river at sunset.

Chocolat Mexicain – L'Adolescence

Alphonse Mucha

A woman in a red dress and a girl share tea or chocolate at a table, accompanied by an eager cat.

Chocolats et Thés de la Compagnie Française

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A cloaked figure with a sword is central, surrounded by lovers and musical notes in a dramatic, sepia-toned composition.

Aben-Hamet

Manuel Orazi

A woman in a white and blue robe holds a golden figure aloft in a Pompeian banquet scene.

Kunsthalle-Bazar Pompeji, Bern 1911

Emil Cardinaux

A woman in flowing pastels cradles a coupe of champagne, surrounded by grapevines and autumn leaves.

Champagne Henri Roederer

Alphonse Mucha

A Moorish horseman and a Christian knight clash in a dynamic battle scene with swirling clouds and vibrant banners.

L'Andalousie au temps des Maures

Eugène Grasset

A serene figure in flowing robes cradles a bouquet, framed by a decorative border with zodiac signs.

L'Année qui vient

Alphonse Mucha

A vibrant woman in a green dress holds a bottle and glass of wine, set against a dark background.

Vins Authentiques des Graves, J. Ricard

Leonetto Cappiello

A woman in a pink blouse and black hat leans forward, calling to a man in a pale suit amidst a Parisian crowd.

La Fille (Gil Blas Illustré)

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A young woman with copper hair reclines among towering sunflowers, holding a mirror and lost in thought.

La Grande Dame

Eugène Grasset

A woman in a black mantle stands out against a colorful background of women in extravagant hats.

La Jouissance du danger (Gil Blas Illustré)

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A woman in a golden gown holds a rose to her lips, set against a dark background.

La Rose Jacqueminot, Coty

Leonetto Cappiello

A woman with flowing hair and drapery holds an amphora, framed by mosaic tiles and stars.

La Samaritaine

Alphonse Mucha

A woman with flowing hair and a banded headdress gazes enigmatically, framed by a circular background.

Vitrail pour la façade de la boutique Fouquet : femme au bandeau

Alphonse Mucha

A detailed drawing of a decorative vitrine with flowing lines and an elegant glass dome.

Vitrine murale pour la boutique Fouquet

Alphonse Mucha

A woman in flowing robes holds a staff and laurel wreath, with a grand building and lion's head fountain in the background.

Exposition Internationale de Madrid 1893

Eugène Grasset

A woman gracefully bends over a rocky spring, her gown flowing like water, illuminated against a dark cliff.

Vittel Grande Source – Régime des Arthritiques

Leonetto Cappiello

A jovial Falstaff slumps in a chair, holding an empty jug, with theatrical lettering above.

Falstaff

Adolfo Hohenstein

A woman with wide pale eyes and copper hair clutches a bowl against a swirling orange background.

La Vitrioleuse

Eugène Grasset

A young girl in a red dress drinks from a bowl of milk, surrounded by three cats.

Lait pur stérilisé de la Vingeanne

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A luminous lamp hovers above water, surrounded by lilies and ribbons, with a poised female figure reaching towards it.

Lampada a Petrolio con Reticella Brevetto Auer

Giovanni Mataloni

A figure in a red robe stands with her back turned, surrounded by white irises under a swirling green and ochre sky.

Iris

Adolfo Hohenstein

A young man in uniform with a medallion of gold leaves, gazing directly at the viewer.

L'Aiglon – Tournée du Théâtre Sarah Bernhardt

Alphonse Mucha

A woman in a luxurious fur stole and a flamboyant hat with feathers and flowers, gazing confidently at the viewer.

Giovanni Gilardini, Napoli

Leopoldo Metlicovitz

A confident woman in an elaborate hat and gown, set against a bright yellow background.

Hélène Chauvin

Leonetto Cappiello

A woman in a white gown with red lips and dramatic hair, poised in a theatrical pose against a dark background.

Odette Dulac

Leonetto Cappiello

A woman in a golden dress dances beneath a floating bottle, balanced on a green feather, against a black background.

Petronio – Vinhos do Porto

Leonetto Cappiello

A lithograph depicting a parade of New York faces, each figure turned away, showcasing their distinct attire and expressions.

People We Pass

Edward Penfield

A child in a white dress reaches for a large dark glass bottle, symbolizing health and delight.

Pitiecor, Salute e Delizia dei Bambini

Leopoldo Metlicovitz

A woman cools a child's drink while a cat watches eagerly, all centered around a steaming cup.

Compagnie Française des Chocolats et des Thés

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A vibrant green figure in a jester-like costume conjures a glowing bottle of Relskyr Vodka against a dark background.

Relskyr Vodka

Leonetto Cappiello

A woman with copper hair holds a sketchbook and flower stem, studying pale blooms with an intent gaze.

Salon des Cent 1894

Eugène Grasset

A serene woman with a calm gaze surrounded by swirling lines and flowers, wearing a flowing gown.

Rêverie

Alphonse Mucha

Four panels personifying the seasons as women, each surrounded by seasonal elements.

The Seasons (1897)

Alphonse Mucha

A woman in a flowing red dress with a knowing smile, flanked by a shadowy face, amidst bold crimson and black swirls.

Time and the Hour

Ethel Reed

A woman with a thoughtful pose and a luminous halo, dressed in a copper-gold gown, surrounded by organic plant forms.

The Topaz

Alphonse Mucha

A black cat with yellow eyes sits upright against a warm ochre background, surrounded by a red halo of intricate patterns.

Tournée du Chat Noir

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A serene woman in classical dress plays a golden harp, contrasting with shadowed figures of a cloaked person and a child.

Uebeschichor der Berner Liedertafel, Wohltätigkeitskonzert 1909

Emil Cardinaux

Three elegantly dressed figures gaze towards the mountains and casino of Vernet-les-Bains.

Vernet-les-Bains

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A man and woman in red gaze over a valley illuminated by a car's headlamp.

Le Phare B.R.C.

Leonetto Cappiello

A central dancer in an exuberant pose, surrounded by musicians and performers in a vibrant theatrical setting.

La Danse (Paris Illustré)

Eugène Grasset

A woman with dark hair holds an orange fan, surrounded by stylized foliage and deep blue-green background.

L'Éventail

Eugène Grasset

A woman reading with her eyes lowered, surrounded by bold, stylized flowers in a tightly framed composition.

Behind the Arras

Ethel Reed

A serene woman with dark hair and a stylized comb, surrounded by organic forms and bold lettering.

La Maison Moderne

Manuel Orazi

A woman sculptress with a hammer and chisel, focused on her work against a fiery orange background.

The Sculptress

Eugène Grasset

Two girls with pale faces and golden hair surrounded by red poppies, each with distinct expressions.

Arabella and Araminta Stories

Ethel Reed

A golden sun radiates from the upper right, surrounded by esoteric symbols, with a poem and alchemist depicted on the page.

Calendrier magique: Julius

Manuel Orazi

A vibrant poster featuring Mediterranean landscapes framed by lemons and orange blossoms.

Chemins de fer du Sud de la France

Eugène Grasset

A parade of kings, knights, and allegorical figures framed by banners and coats of arms.

Histoire de France par Victor Duruy

Eugène Grasset

A dynamic silhouette of a horse and rider against a fiery orange background, showcasing intricate costume details.

Chocolat Mexicain Masson

Eugène Grasset

A man in a yellow coat and checkered scarf mails a letter above an orange mailbox while a woman in a plaid shawl stands beside him.

Harper's February 1895

Edward Penfield

A vibrant rooster in orange and red stands proudly amidst clusters of grapes against a dark background.

Fonseca Costa & Ca. – Vinhos Portuguezes

Leonetto Cappiello

A figure in vivid red clings to a rope of a monumental bell against a deep blue background.

Angelus Liqueur

Leonetto Cappiello

A woman with dark hair among yellow flowers, her hand poised as if in tension between concealment and exposure.

Inquiétude

Eugène Grasset

An ornate poster featuring two vignettes of emotional scenes framed by autumnal flowers.

Werther

Eugène Grasset

A red bust with a mischievous grin and pointed ears, illuminated against a blue backdrop, with a glass at its lips.

Menthe-Pastille Giffard

Leonetto Cappiello

The Boston Sunday Herald: Ladies Want It

Ethel Reed

A figure in flowing green moves beneath stylized branches, with a cloak blending into the forest floor.

The House of the Trees

Ethel Reed

A joyful jester with an enormous bottle of wine, surrounded by smaller jesters, on a deep purple background.

Vinho do Porto Adriano Ramos Pinto

Leonetto Cappiello

A winged figure in a red dress pours sparkling water above a rocky spring, with deep blue and black wings, embodying a mythic presence.

Eau des Récollets, Longwy

Leonetto Cappiello

A man in black dances with a woman in a yellow dress, surrounded by dark-suited onlookers and clusters of grapes.

Fêtes du Congrès des Étudiants, Bordeaux

Leonetto Cappiello

A woman in a striped green dress lifts a bouquet to her face against a bold red background.

Ofelia, Perfumería La Giralda

Leonetto Cappiello

A sketch of a fireplace with flowing lines and organic forms, featuring a central figure surrounded by plant-like ornamentation.

Esquisse pour une cheminée

Alphonse Mucha

A masked figure in a red dress holding a bottle of port, surrounded by confetti and masked revelers.

Carnaval – Vinho do Porto

Leonetto Cappiello

A woman in a black fur wrap and blue silk gazes inward, holding a fan against a bold circular backdrop.

Pièces intimes

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

Two well-fed men engaged in conversation at a plush Parisian restaurant.

Philanthropie (Gil Blas Illustré)

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A young woman in a high-necked blouse sits at a piano, surrounded by daisies and bold lettering.

Scherzo

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A centaur reaching for a cup offered by a classical bust amidst vibrant red and green foliage.

Compañía Colonial – Chocolates, Cafés, Tés

Leonetto Cappiello

A woman pruning bare branches in a garden under a pale February sky, surrounded by dormant trees and snowdrops.

Février (La Belle Jardinière)

Eugène Grasset

A poised Parisian woman in a sea-green velvet robe, absorbed in her letter against a delicate cityscape.

Costumes Parisiens No. 29 (Journal des Dames et des Modes, 1912)

Roger Broders

A bold poster featuring stylized poppies in coral and black, challenging notions of polite society.

Is Polite Society Polite?

Ethel Reed

A young woman with a shovel clears a path in a winter garden, framed by frozen trees and a fountain covered in icicles.

Janvier (La Belle Jardinière)

Eugène Grasset

A woman in a gown with spring leaves gathers orange blooms beneath bare autumn branches.

Novembre (La Belle Jardinière)

Eugène Grasset

A bold, blocky lettering emerges from pale foliage with cream flowers and olive-green leaves in an organic composition.

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes: A Sketch

Ethel Reed