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Alphonse Mucha Rêverie 1897 Colour lithograph © Mucha Trust 2015
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Alphonse Mucha shown with posters for Sarah Bernhardt in his studio c. 1901 Gelatin silver print © Mucha Trust 2015
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Alphonse Mucha Label for 'Lefèvre-Utile Gaufrettes Vanille' Colour lithograph © Mucha Trust 2015
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Alphonse Mucha Head of a Girl, statue for the stand of the Houbigant Perfumery at the Paris Exhibition 1900 Gold, enamel, fresh water pearls, mother of pearl and semi-precious stones © Mucha Trust 2015
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Alphonse Mucha Sarah Bernhardt as La Princesse Lointaine: Poster for La Plume magazine 1897 Colour lithograph © Mucha Trust 2015
Exhibition
Alphonse Mucha: In Quest of Beauty
7 Nov 2015 – 20 Mar 2016
Event times
Tuesday - Thursday, 10am-6pm
Friday, 10am-9pm
Saturday-Sunday, 10am-5pm
Cost of entry
£7
£6 Concessions
Art Fund and other concessions available
Address
- University of East Anglia
- Norwich
- NR4 7TJ
- United Kingdom
Travel Information
- Bus numbers 25, 25a and x25 run from Norwich city centre to UEA ' ask for the Sainsbury Centre stop. Park & Ride service 604 runs Monday to Friday to the main UEA bus stop.
This exhibition explores the work of Alphonse Mucha and include over 60 works focusing on drawings, paintings, photographs and iconic posters
About
Czech-born Alphonse Mucha (1860 – 1939) is one of the most celebrated artists of the fin-de-siècle. Rising to international fame with his elegant designs for decorative panels, and stunning advertising posters, ‘le style Mucha’ became synonymous with the Art Nouveau movement.
Alphonse Mucha: In Quest of Beauty explores the work of the artist, around the theme of beauty – the core principle underlying his artistic philosophy. The show will include over 60 works drawn primarily from the collection of the Mucha Trust, focusing on drawings, paintings, photographs and iconic posters, such as Gismonda, Mucha’s first poster designed for the actress Sarah Bernhardt.
Like artists of the British Arts and Crafts movement, it was Mucha’s belief that beautiful works of art should improve the quality of peoples lives. He wrote:
‘I was happy to be involved in art for the people and not for private drawing rooms. It was inexpensive, accessible to the general public, and it found a home in poor families as well as in more affluent circles.’
The Sainsbury Centre are proud to be working with the Mucha Foundation for this stunning new show which comes to us following a run at the Russell-Cotes Arts Gallery and Museum in Bournemouth.
