The Seasons 4
1896
Alphonse Mucha captures the lazy, hazy heat of summer in this stunning Art Nouveau panel, featuring a woman crowned with vibrant red poppies leaning dreamily over a trellis of twisting vines. Her bare toes just barely touch the cool water below, perfectly embodying the languid feeling of a hot August afternoon. Mucha was the undisputed king of this decorative style, famous for his flowing hair and draped fabrics that seemed to dance across the page. This piece is part of a set of four panels representing the seasons, originally created as decorative designs that became incredibly popular posters in 1890s Paris.