This exquisite Art Nouveau postcard, created around 1900 by Alphonse Mucha, features the month of January (Janvier) in a poetic and dreamlike composition. Mucha, renowned for his elegant and flowing designs, captures the spirit of the winter season with soft lines, muted hues, and a gracefully cloaked female figure nestled in a frosted natural setting.
The illustration is enclosed in a circular frame—a hallmark of Mucha’s calendar and seasonal work—and presents a contemplative moment as the veiled woman gazes into the wintery landscape, her garments blending seamlessly into the backdrop of bare, curving branches. The composition reflects both the fragility and quiet strength associated with the onset of a new year.
Printed as part of a collectible postcard series, this piece was intended to celebrate the months through the beauty of allegorical art. With "Janvier", Mucha invites the viewer into a serene world where time, nature, and femininity are eternally intertwined.
On the reverse, the card retains its classic French “Carte Postale” format with space for address only—typical of early 20th-century postcard design—emphasizing its original use as both art and ephemera.
A delicate and timeless example of Mucha’s talent for turning everyday items into works of beauty.
Postcard
Art Nouveau
Lithograph print
Good condition, one tear, minor losses
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