Salon des Cent
1894
Meet the ultimate Art Nouveau muse: a striking redhead with flowing locks, delicately holding a giant cluster of white flowers while clutching a sketchbook and pencil in her other hand. She looks like she's about to sketch the very bloom she's admiring! Created by Swiss-born artist Eugène Grasset for the famous 'Salon des Cent' exhibitions in 1890s Paris, this piece is a perfect example of his style—bold outlines, flat colors, and a touch of medieval romance. Grasset was basically the godfather of Art Nouveau poster design, helping to launch the career of many young artists through these very exhibitions.
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