December
1894-1896
Eugène Grasset captures the chill of winter in this stunning Art Nouveau calendar page, where a woman bundled in a sweeping black cloak and rust-red dress stands in a snowy garden. She clutches a bundle of greenery while delicate pink Hellebores—often called Christmas roses—bravely bloom in the foreground snow, defying the frost. The composition is a masterclass in flat, decorative design, with the 'DÉCEMBRE' sign hanging like a festive banner from a ribbon. As a Swiss-born pioneer of the Art Nouveau movement, Grasset was famous for blending medieval aesthetics with modern graphic design, turning the simple passage of time into visual poetry.
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