Much, Much Mucha!

So my last post got me on a Mucha kick…though there are worse choices for addiction.

The most beautiful cigarette ad ever.

The actress Sarah Bernhardt was immortalized in several roles, here as Princess Hyacinth

This one is wholly unlike the Art Nouveau style that Mucha is renowned for, yet is deeply haunting.

And, for the finale, our Mucha-esque poster of Theatre Saint Augustine’s production of O.Henry’s Gift of the Magi
Original art by Paul Ramey
 

In a galaxy far, far away, Mucha lives on

The genius of this piece is that it looks like a Mucha at first glance. Look again. Though not a huge Star Wars fan, I love Mucha and may have to order one myself.

La Dauphine Aux Alderaan

The subtle light saber is the best part, in my opinion. Click link to order, only $14.57 for a 5″ x 10″.

By Karen Hallion Illustrations