“Alfons Maria Mucha (Ivančice, 24 July 1860 – Prague, 14 July 1939), often known in English and French as Alphonse Mucha, was a Czech Art Nouveau painter and decorative artist, known best for his distinct style. He produced many paintings, illustrations, advertisements, postcards, and designs.”
Art Fucking Nouveau. I will always have a space on my blog for that. Always.
Fun fact about Alphonse Mucha!
He spent every last cent of his money on live models because all he ever wanted to do was draw. He and a few other artists pitched together their money to pay for their life drawing models and they would each share one loaf of bread to share as their food for the week.
he almost went completely bankrupt hiring life models.