September 13, 2015 – January 10, 2016
The ExhibitionAlphonse Mucha: The Golden Age of Art Nouveau includes more than 70 original works by the artist many consider the creator of the Art Nouveau style. Vintage lithographs, including some unique proof copies, original drawings and paintings, books and advertising ephemera, make up one of the largest private collections of Mucha’s work.
Organized by Landau Traveling Exhibitions, the exhibition shows Mucha at the height of his career in Paris during the years 1890-1910. The exhibition is drawn from the holdings of the Dhawan collection, Los Angeles, which is one of the largest collections of Mucha’s work in the United States.
Mucha made his name in Paris in 1894 with his first poster advertising a play starring famed actress Sarah Bernhardt. For the next several years the organic, fluid, stylized designs he created was termed “Le Style Mucha” and was emulated by many artists of his generation.
A complete list of lectures, concerts, and family events that reflect the Art Nouveau theme this fall can be found on the Carnegie’s website.
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