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A set of four original color lithographs with gilding, set in a period four-panel screen made of light wood with Art Nouveau decorative elements. Each panel represents one of the times of the day: Éveil du matin (Morning Awakening), Éclat du jour (Daylight Glow), Rêverie du soir (Evening Reverie) and Repos de la nuit (Night Rest).The cycle "Les Heures du jour", published in 1899, is one of the highlights of Alfons Mucha's work and one of the most iconic Art Nouveau poster series. The series was printed from twelve stones in richly shaded colors using matte gold. The works of this collection have been exceptionally preserved in a complete screen version, which around 1900 served as a luxurious interior element and at the same time a practical object for separating space.
Literature:
Abel Fulcran, Cesar Fabre, Le Mois Litteraire et Pittoresque, No. 17, May 1900, pp. 579, 598; Alphonse Mucha, The Complete Graphic Works, p. 32, No. P28-P31.
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