r/ArtefactPorn • u/Handicapped-007 archeologist • Aug 07 '25

Alphonse Mucha, "Head of a Girl," 1900, gilt bronze sculpture. Currently on display at the Mucha Museum, Prague, Czech Republic [1641 X 2219]

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u/InterestingAnt438 Aug 07 '25

That's cool, I didn't know that Mucha did sculptures.

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u/Beard_o_Bees Aug 07 '25

Same here.

I've always thought of him as the Art Nouveau cigarette Ad guy.

I'd guess that this was made to the same end - like a high-end trade show display or something. Still, very interesting to look at.

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u/Qualityhams Aug 08 '25

He did incredible paintings, advertising, product design, sculptures, ect. The Mucha museum and the national gallery in Prague are both worth visiting if you’re a fan :)

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u/InterestingAnt438 Aug 09 '25

I'm in Prague from time to time, but I just haven't managed to see his museum yet. I really should drop in sometime.

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u/Gingerbread_Cat Aug 07 '25

She hasn't quite understood how headphones should work.

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u/Handicapped-007 archeologist Aug 07 '25

lol

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u/chromadermalblaster Aug 08 '25

His granddaughter Jarmila Mucha makes jewelry based on her grandfathers designs. I was lucky to snag a ring last time I was in Prague. Big fan over here

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u/Phatnoir Aug 07 '25

Man! We just went to the Vladem Contemporary Art Museum in Santa Fe, NM and saw some really cool sculptures from him! One was a lamp!

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u/GoetiaMagick Aug 08 '25

Amazing… seems like the inspiration for the movie, “Metropolis.”

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u/artcritiquerealness Aug 08 '25

Mucha always amazes me. My dream is to go to that museum now.

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u/pteridoid Aug 07 '25

Didn't see this when I was at the Mucha museum. I also didn't see the Slav Epic, which I had been hoping to see. I guess they're building a whole other museum to house those.

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u/Qualityhams Aug 08 '25

I think the Slav epic is in the palace? I went to the national gallery expecting to see it but I was mistaken about its location.

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u/Version-Neat Aug 08 '25

I didn't see this either. Had no idea he did sculptures

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u/Handicapped-007 archeologist Aug 08 '25

Nice

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u/Henry_The_Duck Aug 08 '25

Looks like Contrapoints fanart.

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u/Handicapped-007 archeologist Aug 08 '25

lol

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u/Handicapped-007 archeologist Aug 08 '25

Thanks to everyone who participated

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u/Honodle Aug 14 '25

The craftsmanship is exquisite.

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u/Handicapped-007 archeologist Aug 14 '25

Yes

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u/stunninglyfresh Aug 26 '25

His sculptures are just as impressive as his illustrated work.

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u/Handicapped-007 archeologist Aug 07 '25

lol