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Alexandre Lunois — L’Illumination

Alexandre Lunois

L’Illumination

1893

"L'Illumination" is a color lithograph by French artist Alexandre Lunois, who was known for his decorative works and posters during the Art Nouveau period. The print exemplifies the luminous quality and refined draftsmanship characteristic of Lunois's artistic practice, utilizing the chromatic possibilities of the lithographic medium to achieve its atmospheric effects. The work reflects the period's aesthetic interest in light, symbolism, and elegant composition.

Medium
color lithograph

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Alexandre Lunois, L’Illumination, 1893

"L'Illumination" is a color lithograph by French artist Alexandre Lunois, who was known for his decorative works and posters during the Art Nouveau period. The print exemplifies the luminous quality and refined draftsmanship characteristic of Lunois's artistic practice, utilizing the chromatic possibilities of the lithographic medium to achieve its atmospheric effects. The work reflects the period's aesthetic interest in light, symbolism, and elegant composition.

Medium
color lithograph
Year
1893
Seen at
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

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Print, French, 19th-20th Century, Art Nouveau, Etching, Spiritual, Ethereal, Decorative, Symbolism, Portrait

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