About the work
Rêverie (Daydream) is one of Alphonse Mucha’s best-loved Art Nouveau designs. A young woman in a pale, flowing gown sits with a book of designs open on her lap, her hair crowned with flowers and framed by a great circular halo of ornament, blossoms and Byzantine-style patterns in soft greens, pinks and gold.
History
Mucha created the image in 1897 for the Paris printer F. Champenois, whose name runs across the top of the composition. It was first issued as a calendar for 1898, which is why the year appears in the top corners, and Champenois then sold it as a decorative panel. The original colour lithograph is in the public domain.
In your home
The warm cream and muted teal palette sits easily in living rooms, bedrooms and reading corners, and pairs well with natural wood, brass and botanical prints. It is a natural first piece for an Art Nouveau or vintage gallery wall.
Sizes
- Small: 12 × 16 in (30 × 40 cm)
- Medium: 18 × 24 in (45 × 60 cm)
- Large: 24 × 32 in (60 × 80 cm)
The artwork is printed with a white border of about 5 cm (2 in) on every side, the way a mat frames a print in a gallery. Stretched canvas is printed edge to edge.
Materials
- Unframed print: 250 gsm matte, uncoated, acid-free fine art paper with a natural off-white tone. Shipped flat or rolled in protective packaging.
- Framed print (black, white, natural wood or dark wood): the same paper in a solid pine frame, 20–25 mm deep, behind shatterproof acrylic glazing. Hanging hardware is included.
- Stretched canvas: printed canvas stretched over a slim 2 cm wooden frame, ready to hang.
Printing and delivery
Every piece is printed to order by our production partners, close to your delivery address. Production usually takes 2–5 business days before dispatch, and every order ships with tracking. See the Shipping Policy for rates and delivery times and the Refunds & Returns Policy if anything arrives damaged or misprinted.
Questions
Is this an original? No. It is a new print made from a high-resolution scan of the original lithograph, which is in the public domain.
Which size should I choose? Small suits a shelf, desk or gallery wall; Medium works above a sideboard, desk or bed; Large is a statement piece for a sofa or bed wall.
Can I order a different size or frame? Email contact@grimoireart.com before ordering and we will tell you what is possible.
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