All about the Belle Epoque: Delicate illustration that defined an era With his instantly recognizable decorative style, Czech artist and Art Nouveau masterAlphonse Mucha (1860 1939) defined the look of the fin-de-siecle. In evocative shades of peach, gold, ochre and olive, hisseductive compositions of patterns, flowers, and beautiful womenbecame paradigms of the Belle Epoque years.Mucha's work permeated illustration, posters, postcards, and advertising designs of his day. His striking posters ofstar actress Sarah Bernhardtwere particularly famous. Alongside this delicate decorative work,...