The Moon and the Stars
1902
Alfons Maria Mucha, known internationally as Alphonse Mucha, was a Czech painter…
Four graceful women float gently in the pitch-black expanse of space. Illuminated by a mysterious light that seems to emanate from within them, they personify the passage of time: the Evening Star, the Moon, the North Star, and the Morning Star.
When one thinks of Mucha, many likely envision bright female figures surrounded by vibrant flora and decorative frames. However, in this series, his last set of decorative panels, the familiar opulent crescent moons and background embellishments have been deliberately removed.
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