Salome
1897
Alphonse Mucha, the undisputed king of Art Nouveau, gives us a vision of Salomé that feels more like a mystical dancer than a biblical femme fatale. Notice the signature 'Mucha Woman' traits: the cascading dark braid that looks heavy enough to anchor a ship, the Byzantine-style hoop earrings, and that hypnotic background of swirling circles. She holds a large, spoked frame adorned with tassels—likely a tambourine for her famous dance—adding a rhythmic element to the composition. It's a perfect example of how Mucha blended organic curves with intricate, jewelry-like details to define the look of 1890s Paris.
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