This vibrant Art Nouveau poster by Louis John Rhead exemplifies the movement’s fascination with symbolism, ornament, and the merging of fine art with everyday life. At the center, a serene female figure studies a printed calendar, framed by an elaborate border of zodiac signs, vines, and decorative panels. Rhead’s bold color palette - rich blues, warm reds, and soft yellows - creates a striking balance between figure and ornament, while the flowing linework gives the composition its unmistakably turn-of-the-century elegance.
Originally created as a commercial calendar poster, this piece reflects the golden age of illustrated print culture in the 1890s, when artists like Rhead elevated advertising into collectible art. The intricate border details and allegorical motifs reward close viewing, making this print an ideal statement piece for lovers of Art Nouveau, vintage design, and historic graphic art.
🌟 Available Sizes:
✔️ 12x16 inches - Great for desks, shelves, bedrooms, or offices
✔️ 18x24 inches - Our most popular size - perfect for bedrooms, offices, or studios
✔️ 24x36 inches - A bold, gallery-style centerpiece
🖨️ Print features:
- Made with museum-grade archival paper for excellent printing fidelity and vibrant color reproduction
- Paper weight: 189 g/m2
- For indoor use only
- Care instructions: If the print does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth.
- Please note: Due to the production process of these posters, please allow for slight size deviations with a tolerance +/- 1/16"
🚚 Fulfillment and Shipping:
- Printed and shipped from the U.S.
- Ships in a sturdy mailing tube, frame not included
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