Alphonse Mucha was born in 1860 in Moravia, today’s Czech Republic. The commission that brought him future fame came up in 1894 when Mucha was asked by a friend to create a poster for a theatrical production of Gismonda, played by the most famous Parisian actress of the time, Sarah Bernhardt. After this commission he became one of the most popular poster designers. His innovative approach to poster art, such as long and slim line, subtle pastels and a halo-like circular shape around the main character, resembling a stained glass window, became his hallmarks.

Mucha’s distinctive style was called ‘le style Mucha’, becoming synonymous with the current ‘Art Nouveau’ style. We have chosen 13 eye candy posters of Mucha you must know – enjoy!

1. Soap factory of Bagnolet

2. Biscuits Lefèvre-Utile

3. Bières de la Meuse

4. Job

5. Summer

6. Painting

7. Moët & Chandon Crémant Impérial

8. Maude Adams as Joan of Arc

9. F. Champenois Imprimeur-Éditeur

10. Chocolat Idéal

11. Medee

12. Sarah Bernhardt for “La Plume” 13. Princezna Hyacinta Find out more: