This image is a quality reproduction of Alphonse Mucha's famous Art Nouveau poster “Zodiac,” also known as “La Plume.” “Zodiac” was designed in 1896 as a calendar printed by F. Champenois, Paris. Shortly thereafter, the popular French Magazine “La Plume” purchased the rights to Mucha's illustration. The image was widely popular, and it became synonymous with the Magazine. Note: This image looks best in the following sizes: Large, small, & portfolio . This print is available as a quality poster or a canvas print. Framing is also available. Mucha became one of the most sought out artists of the Art Nouveau, but interestingly, he protested the “Art Nouveau” label, for it was his view that art is eternal and not “new.” He strongly preferred his paintings to his posters, but the world has always sought out his posters. His paintings say volumes about the spirit of people and are very important, but for the most part, they are yet to be discovered by the world.
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Capricorn T Shirt
The perfect thing for Capricorns – great as a birthday gift for a friend or for yourself.
Water Dragon Christmas Tree Ornaments
The element associated with the Year of the Dragon in 2012 is water so this dragon springs from an ice-covered mountain and brings rain and a sense of going with the flow to the planet. It's created in shades of blue and green with sparkly gems and rainbow colors. If you'd like cards and other paper gifts with this design, check out The Crazy Card Lady
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Antique Virgo, Virgin, Signs of the Zodiac Christmas Tree Ornaments
Mucha Art Nouveau Postcard – Zodiac – La Plume
This image is from Alphonse Mucha's famous Art Nouveau poster "Zodiac," also known as "La Plume.". "Zodiac" was designed in 1896 as a calendar printed by F. Champenois, Paris. Shortly thereafter, the popular French Magazine "La Plume" purchased the rights to Mucha's illustration. The image was widely popular, and it became synonymous with the Magazine. ~ Should you wish to do so, we've left space for you to customize this image with your own text.
Mucha became one of the most sought out artists of the Art Nouveau, but interestingly, he protested the "Art Nouveau" label, for it was his view that art is eternal and not "new." He strongly preferred his paintings to his posters, but the world has always sought out his posters. His paintings say volumes about the spirit of people and are very important, but for the most part, they are yet to be discovered by the world.
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Limited Edition Hermetic Zodiac and Rose Cross Hat
Cancer Key Chain
Libra Christmas Tree Ornaments
A great illustration for astrologicl gifts and the zodiac sign Libra. Watercolor and ink pen, I used the symbols of libra: the scales, air, rosy and romantic colors, the fern, indcations of fall, and Libra's flower, the cosmos. The painting is done in warm pinks with subtle transitions to an earthy burnt orange.