About the work
Princezna Hyacinta (Princess Hyacinth) shows a young woman seated in a richly decorated frame of stars, flowers, jewels and Slavic folk patterns, holding a ring of blossoms. The deep blues, reds and gold give it a jewel-like, theatrical glow.
History
Alphonse Mucha designed this poster in 1911 for the ballet-pantomime Princezna Hyacinta, with music by Oskar Nedbal, staged at the National Theatre in Prague. The model was the actress Andula Sedláčková, who played the title role. Made after Mucha returned from Paris to Bohemia, it is one of the finest posters of his Czech period. The original colour lithograph is in the public domain.
In your home
The saturated colours and strong central figure make it a confident focal point in a living room, hallway or music room, and it looks especially good in a black or dark wood frame.
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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