Medea
1898
Alphonse Mucha is famous for his dreamy, flower-filled posters, but this 1898 masterpiece for the play Médée is pure, dark drama. It features the legendary actress Sarah Bernhardt as the sorceress Medea, standing tall with a bloody dagger while a bearded body lies at her feet. This intense scene was a shocking departure from Mucha's usual sweet style, proving he could capture tragedy just as beautifully as romance. The poster is a classic example of Art Nouveau, using sweeping arches and decorative borders to frame the 'Divine Sarah' in a moment of ancient Greek vengeance.
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