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Alphonse Mucha Lorenzaccio

This poster advertised the play Lorenzaccio, written by Alfred de Musset and performed in Paris in the 1890s. The character of Lorenzaccio was based on Lorenzo the Magnificent, a member of the Medici family who ruled the city-state of Florence in the Renaissance period. The title role was played by the actress Sarah Bernhardt, and it is her figure that is seen in this poster. She is dressed in a sumptuous black period costume, with a dagger hanging from her belt, holding a book. Lorenzaccio is lost in thought, pondering how to save Florence from a power-hungry conqueror. The conqueror is represented by the dragon at the top of the image. The muted colour palette of blue, gold and black, combined with the long lean lines of the image, make this poster a typical example of the period and of Alphonse Mucha's work. Although Mucha resisted being labelled an Art Nouveau artist, this print fits into the Art Nouveau style.

This collector's item, a museum piece, is part of the Maitres de l'Affiche collection.

El gran valor de este cartel es el buen estado en el que se conserva y la originalidad de este, ya que tiene el número de placa con el que se hizo: Placa 114 y también la marca de agua. Ambas cosas están en las partes izquierdas y derechas inferiores.

El marco está incluido en el precio.

Due to the value and fragility of the item, if you are interested, please contact Darthy first.