The expressive and seductive work of Alphonse Mucha, characterized by his portrayals of elegant women and elaborate use of color and ornament, played a prominent role in shaping the aesthetics of the decorative style known as French Art Nouveau.
This exhibition presents over 80 works that range from rare original lithographs, drawings, and books to portfolios and ephemera. Due in part to the highly advanced reproduction techniques of his time, Mucha’s work reached an extremely broad public and attained enormous popularity. His compositions were so alluring that they became known as the “Style Mucha,” and embodied much of the artistic decorative endeavors around the turn of the 20th century.
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During this exhibition, we’ve partnered with @dellarious to bring Mucha with a Rochester twist to different spots across the city for you to enjoy in addition to coming to MAG! Each poster is on sale in THE STORE @ MAG during the exhibition.
Exhibition and museum tour organized by Landau Traveling Exhibitions, Los Angeles, CA.
Presenting Sponsor
Dr. Dawn F. Lipson
Supporting Sponsors
Allen C. and Joyce Boucher
Associate Sponsors
Janet S. Reed
Elaine P. and Richard U. Wilson Foundation
Contributing Sponsors
Gouvernet Arts Fund at the Rochester Area Community Foundation
Walter B. D. Hickey, Jr.
Robert L. and Mary L. Sproull Fund
Additional Sponsors
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Eber
Hanna Properties, LLC
Marcia Lowry
Gary and Karen Neems
Joanne Hume-Nigro and Ron Nigro