Art has always grasped the attention of people all around the world. Either you are exceptionally pleased by it, or you feel an intense urge to criticize it, but you cannot ignore art- it is very engaging. People have gained more knowledge of the various art movements through history that shaped every stage's art with passing time. The increase in art lovers has led to the rise in art reproduction, where contemporary painters recreate and print old master artist paintings to sell as wall hanging.

If you are one such art-loving person trying to find suitable canvas prints for your home, you have come to the right place. We suggest you look into Alphonse Mucha artworks among various artists available as they are lovely and eye-catching.

Who was Alphonse Mucha?

Best known for his ornate theatrical posters, Alfons Maria Mucha (24 July 1860 - 14 July 1939) was born in Moravia, now in the Czech Republic. During his time, drawing papers was considered a luxury in the then Austro-Hungarian Empire. But his early inclination towards painting and his talent impressed a local merchant who supplied Alphonse Mucha with paper for free! During his initial years, Mucha drew exclusively with his left hand. His abilities were not only restricted to painting; music was also his forte! He could play the violin and was an alto singer.

After completing his compulsory education, he wanted to study more, but his family could not bear the cost. So his music teacher sent him to the choirmaster of St. Thomas’s Abbey in Brno so that the monastery could admit Mucha to the choir and fund his studies. Though the choirmaster- Pavel Křížkovský, was impressed by his talents, for unfortunate circumstances, could not support him. He was finally accepted as a chorister by the choirmaster at the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul, due to which he could complete his secondary education.

Though his musical talents ensured his musical education, Alphonse Mucha dreamed of becoming an artist. But his artistic career did not have a smooth start. In 1878, the Academy of Fine Art in Prague rejected him and advised him to look for a different career path. Three years later, he was employed as an apprentice scenery painter for a Vienna company that made sets for the Vienna theatres.

During his stay in Vienna, Mucha explored many museums, churches, palaces, and even theatres, where he came in contact with the grand murals, portraits, and historical paintings of Hans Makart. One can trace Makart’s influence in Mucha’s later works. During this time, Mucha also started experimenting with photography, and it went on to play a significant role in his later works.

In 1881, a terrible fire destroyed the Ring theater, due to which Alphonse was almost out of funds. He then travelled back to southern Moravia, where he made portraits and decorative art and lettering for tombstones. This brought him recognition and Count Eduard Khuen Belasi- a nobleman, commissioned him to paint murals for the Emmahof Castle and Gandegg Caste.

Alphonse Mucha’s Painting Style and Why is it Good for your Home?

Best known for The Slav Epic, Alphonse Mucha was a Czech artist belonging to the Art Nouveau movement.

Art Nouveau featured decorative art and was the most famous art movement between 1890 - 1910. It is also known as Modern Style, and it evolved as a reaction against traditional rule-binding academic art of the 19th century. The paintings were often asymmetrical, and materials like glass, iron, ceramic, and even concrete were introduced.

Alphonse Mucha Artworks can turn your bare walls into something gorgeous. Here’s why they are perfect for wall hanging –

Ornate and decorative:

Most of the works of this old master artist are very detailed and ornamented. Thus they will look fancy in your living room and bedroom wall.

Bright:

Mucha's paintings are noted for vivid colors, which can immediately brighten up any dull corner of your house.

Modernist art:

His art style is modern and progressive. The artworks will look good in a room with contemporary decor!

You can get stunning canvas prints of Alphonse Mucha artworks at your online store. So head over and put your favourite ones in the cart!