Byzantine Brunette - Alphonse Mucha Art Print Hong Kong the artistry in this piece

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Byzantine Brunette - Alphonse Mucha Art Print Hong Kong the artistry in this pieceAlphonse Mucha's remarkable Byzantine Heads (1897) panels reflect his deep admiration for Slavic culture. These panels feature two women, Brunette and Blonde, adorned with Byzantine inspired jewelry, against a backdrop of ornate vegetal arabesques. The intricate lace like patterns surrounding the frames pay homage to the skilled lacework of the Moravian region. Notably on this brunette beauty, the pendants in the tiara foreshadow Mucha's later jewelry