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Education
Chittenden Memorial Window another representation of Tiffany's work and impact on stained glass art as well as the Art Nouveau movement.
Tiffany, Lous Comfort. "Education." 1890, Yale University, Connecticut, image retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_(Chittenden_Memorial_Window) -
La Sagrada Familia (Architecture)
Antoni Gaudi's most revered work. He never saw its completion and it is actually still under construction today.
Gaudi, Antoni. "La Sagrada Familia." Barcelona, image retreived from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sagrada_Fam%C3%ADlia#/media/File:%CE%A3%CE%B1%CE%B3%CF%81%CE%AC%CE%B4%CE%B1_%CE%A6%CE%B1%CE%BC%CE%AF%CE%BB%CE%B9%CE%B1_2941.jpg -
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At the Moulin Rouge
A painting that memorialized Parisian nightlife. The painting's daring colors and dramatic cropping are central aesthetic elements that have made it a revised work. The woman's face illuminated in the corner is the central focus of the painting action.
Lautrec, Henru de Toulouse. "At the Moulin Rouge." 1892, Art Institute Chicago, https://www.artic.edu/artworks/61128/at-the-moulin-rouge -
The Peacock Skirt
An illustration created by Beardsley for Oscar Wilde's Salomé 1894. Beardsley created many ink drawing but his series of ten prints for Wilde's play left a lasting mark on aesthetics.
Beardsley, Aubry. "The Peacock Skirt." 1893, Fogg Art Museum, Massachusettes, image retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Peacock_Skirt -
Gismonda
Lithograph poster created for the theatrical play, this poster was the work of art that made Mucha famous and distinguished him as a prominent influence during his time. When these posters went up around Paris advertising the play they revolutionized the way posters would be designed.
Mucha, Alphonse. "Gismonda." 1894, France, http://www.muchafoundation.org/gallery/themes/theme/sarah-bernhardt/object/21 -
La Goulue
A print of a couple dancing using the sweeping line technique of Art Nouveau. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec was known for his style of presenting organic forms of modern life.
deToulouse-Lautrec, Henri. "La Goulue." 1894, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, image retrieved from https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/la-goulue/pgGkzZluFFUvNg?hl=en&avm=3 -
The Yellow Book
A quarterly periodical featuring drawings from Beardsley who gave the magazine its reputation and made it successful.
Beardsley, Aubrey. "The Yellow Book." 1894, Britan, image retrieved from https://www.wikiart.org/en/aubrey-beardsley/the-yellow-book-1894 -
The Seasons
This set of decorative panels by Mucha is a reimagined personification of the four seasons. These panels were so popular Mucha was asked to create more set in the series on the same theme. This piece sets the women against the changing countryside and the display of moods associated with each season is one of its main appeals.
Mucha, Alphonse. "The Seasons." 1896, image retrieved from
https://museu.ms/article/details/108761/daily-art-story-muchas-seasons -
Dragonfly Lady (Brooch)
Art Nouveau also has an impact on jewelry and this broach by Lalique personifies the dragonfly while still incorporating the drastic ornamental aspect of the movement. Rene Lalique's jewelry attracted a lot of attention in Paris and became celebrated for his unique creations.
Lalique, Rene. "Dragonfly Corsage Ornament." 1897, Gulbenkian Museum, Lisbon, image retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/art/Art-Nouveau -
Five Swans (or Funf Schwane)
This tapestry was inspired by the movement and is a representation of Art Nouveau in the textile industry. The five swans swimming in the forest present the poetic naturalism of the style. Eckmann was a notable German influence of the movement and was inspired by Japanese ukiyoe prints.
Eckmann, Otto. "Five Swans." 1897, Denmark, Image retrieved from https://maragolder.wordpress.com/2013/12/15/five-swans/ -
Majolica House (or Linke Wienzeile Buildings)
This apartment building in Vienna is a prime example of Art Nouveau being incorporated into the architecture. The building is covered in red and green floral elements, with lavish decorations and ornaments.
Wagner, Otto. "Majolica House." 1898, Vienna, image retrieved from https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/the-most-beautiful-art-nouveau-buildings-around-the-world -
The Sucession Building
The Sucession building in Vienna is another architectural representation of Art Nouveau in Austria where the movement has a profound impact. In Austria Gustav Klimt and other artists created an art associated called the Sucession and later had Oblrich design a building for expositions of the group's artwork.
Olbrich, Joseph Maria. "The Succession Building." 1898, Vienna, image retrieved from https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/the-most-beautiful-art-nouveau-buildings-around-the-world -
Lady in a Yellow Dress
A painting utilizing the bold colors and sweeping lines of Art Nouveau. This painting is of Kurzweil's wife depicts her casually draped on a detained sofa in a stunning yellow dress that is in harmony with the sofa's floral design.
Kurzweil, Max. "Lady in a Yellow Dress." 1899, Vienna Asturia, image retrieved from https://www.wikiart.org/en/max-kurzweil/lady-in-yellow-1899 -
Albert Street
Street in Riga known for its Art Nouveau Buildings with many of the buildings designed by Eisenstein. The street is a foundational work of art in central Riga and receives many visitors every year to see these ornamental buildings.
Eisenstein, Mikhail. "Albert Street." 1901, Riga, image retrieved from https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/the-most-beautiful-art-nouveau-buildings-around-the-world -
Peacock Vase
In addition to stained glass windows, Tiffany produced many other ceramic pieces. This vase includes referencing elements to nature and includes the elegant linework of Art Nouveau.
Tiffany, Louis. "Peacock Vase." 1901, New York, image retrieved from https://collection.cooperhewitt.org/objects/18488125/ -
Cobra Chair
Art Nouveau extended its reach into many furniture designs. The Cobra Chair by Bugatti is a prime example of the movement's influence in Italy. His style inspired by Moorish and Oriental iconography.
Bugatti, Carlo. "Cobra Chair." 1902, Art Institute of Chicago, https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/the-cobra-chairs-of-carlo-bugatti-pioneer-of-20th-century-design -
Water Lily Vase
Art Nouveau was incorporated into many ceramic pieces this is an example of one done by Emile Galle who was one of the major inventors of French Art Nouveau. This vase includes the floral intricacy seen in many works of Art Nouveau.
Galle, Emile. "Water Lily Vase." 1902, The Museum of Fine Art, Houston, image retrieved from https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/water-lily-vase/ZQHsPLHY7D-CZg?hl=en&avm=3 -
Serpentine Dancer (Poster)
Moser Koloman was influential in graphic art and created many works that incorporated the elegant lines and references to nature.
Moser, Koloman. "Serpentine Dancer." 1902, Austria, image retrieved from https://www.wikiart.org/en/koloman-moser/serpentine-dancer-poster-design-for-lois-fuller -
Angel of the Resurrection
A stained glass window by Louis Comfort Tiffany who was a dominate figure in decorative arts during the last 1800s to early 1900s. His work was highly sought after by churches, institutions, and private homes. He used innovative techniques to create the angel's feathers and thousands of different colors to create the window.
Tiffany, Louis. "Angel of the Resurrection." 1904, Indianapolis, image retrieved from http://collection.imamuseum.org/artwork/76493/ -
Casa Batllo (Architecture)
Antoni Gaudi was probably the most prominent leader in Art Nouveau. His architecture was unique and introduced a new way to conceptualize art into buildings. The Casa Batllo is a prime example of this as well as the highly ornamental aspect of Art Nouveau.
Gaudi, Antoni. "Casa Batllo." 1904, Spain, image retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casa_Batll%C3%B3#/media/File:Casa_Batllo_Overview_Barcelona_Spain_cut.jpg -
Fresco in the Primator-hall of the Municipal House (Mural Painting)
This fresco done by Alfons in the Municipal House in Prague is a significant work done by Alfons Mucha another leader in the Art Nouveau movement.
Mucha, Alfons. "Fresco in the Primator-hall." 1905, Prague, image retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Municipal_House#/media/File:The_Municipal_House_(Obecni_Dum)_ceiling,_Prague_-_8906.jpg -
The Kiss
A painting by Austrian artist Gustav Klimt who was one of the leaders in the style of Art Nouveau. This piece depicts a couple locked in an embrace against a golden backdrop with sweeping forms an element of central to Art Nouveau.
Klimt, Gustav. "The Kiss." 1908, Austrian Gallery Belvedere, image retrieved from https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/the-kiss/HQGxUutM_F6ZGg?hl=en -
Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I (Painting)
Another work of Klimts highly revered. He created many works during this period and was a leading inspiration during the movement away from imitative historicism. In this piece, his signature golden background is again displayed.
Klimt, Gustav. "Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I." 1907, New York, image retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portrait_of_Adele_Bloch-Bauer_I#/media/File:Gustav_Klimt_046.jpg -
Palau de la Música Catalana (Architecture)
This concert hall in Barcelona is a historical landmark and center of social life in Catalonia. It stained glass centerpiece is one of its main features of the hall.
Montaner, Luis. "Palau de la Música Catalana." 1908, Barcelona, image retrieved from https://www.palaumusica.cat/en/the-art-nouveau-building_23602 -
Constanța Casino (Architecture)
Located in Romania this Casino is a historic monument of and is the most important representation of Art Nouveau in the country. The casino's history consists of it being torn down twice, once in 1893 and again in 1907, with the existing structure being built in 1910.
Renard, Daniel. "Constanța Casino." 1910, Romania, image retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constan%C8%9Ba_Casino#/media/File:Cazinoul_din_Constanta_la_rasarit_HDR.jpg
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