The Dream (1890) 2
Before Alphonse Mucha became the poster king of Paris, he was designing costumes for the stage! This sketch features Mlle Lobstein, a dancer at the Paris Opera, dressed for the ballet-pantomime 'Le Rêve' (The Dream) in 1890. Notice the delicate blue and white tutu and the floral accents—these are early hints of the flowing, nature-inspired Art Nouveau style that would soon make him famous. It’s a charming glimpse into his career before he met Sarah Bernhardt and changed graphic design forever.
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