Alphonse Mucha Art Nouveau Lithograph "La Dame Aux Camélias"
Item Details
In Plate
A lithograph on paper backed by linen titled La Dame Aux Camélias designed as a promotional theater poster by Alphonse Mucha. The Art Nouveau style image depicts the actress Sarah Bernhardt in white evening wear, leaning on a railing near a hand holding a stem of white roses. French language text at the top and bottom gives details of the stage production. The work is signed in the matrix above the hand to the lower right. It is presented behind UV plexiglass in a gold tone frame.
Condition
- previously repaired tears and cracks, inpainting, accretions; discoloration; some water marks; minor wear to frame; some blemishes to frame glass.
- significant loss to original image at top and bottom of print, approximately 15%. Lost area has been repaired by unknown restorer.
Dimensions
- measurements of frame; visible image measures 81.5"W x 29.5"H.
Item #
18BOS048-119