Gismonda (Sarah Bernhardt)

Sarah Bernhardt as Gismonda, drawn by Alphonse Mucha in 1894: a tall Art Nouveau poster with a palm frond and elegant lettering.

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About this artwork

This tall poster by Alphonse Mucha, made in 1894, shows Sarah Bernhardt in the role of Gismonda. She holds a palm frond, and the lettering names the play, the actress and the Théâtre de la Renaissance. It is a fine example of the Art Nouveau style, in which Mucha, then living in Paris, became known for decorative theatrical posters, especially those featuring Bernhardt. A copy of the poster is held in the collections of the Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague.

On your wall: Its tall format and period lettering suit a hallway, study or living room, especially where vintage posters or theatre-inspired decoration are already part of the scheme.

Title: Gismonda (Sarah Bernhardt)
Artist: Alphonse Mucha
Year: 1894
Style: Retro & vintage posters
Shape: Portrait

Public domain. Image via Wikimedia Commons.

Text based on Wikimedia Commons.

Alphonse Mucha Retro & vintage posters

About Alphonse Mucha

Alphonse Mucha, born Alfons Maria Mucha, was a Czech painter, illustrator and graphic artist. He lived in Paris during the Art Nouveau period and became widely known for his highly stylised, decorative theatrical posters, especially those made for Sarah Bernhardt. His illustrations, advertisements, decorative panels and designs number among the period's best-known images.

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See all 31 works by Alphonse Mucha

Canvas and printing

Printed on canvas and stretched over a 2 cm FSC-certified wooden frame, with the image wrapping around the edges. Framed versions sit in a wooden floater frame in black, natural or dark wood.

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