Alphonse Mucha
Czech painter, illustrator and graphic artist (1860–1939).
The record
Alphonse Mucha was a Czech painter, illustrator and graphic artist. Born on 24 July 1860 in Ivančice, Mucha died on 14 July 1939 in Bubeneč at the age of 78.
Notable works include The Slav Epic and Hradcany issue. Mucha studied at Academy of Fine Arts, Munich and Académie Julian. Honours include Order of Franz Joseph, honorary citizen of Letohrad and Officer of the Legion of Honour.
With a Wikipedia article in 70 languages, Alphonse Mucha is No. 5,796 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 24 July 1860, Ivančice
- Died
- 14 July 1939, Bubeneč (aged 78)
- Country
- Austrian Empire
- Known as
- Poster artist, lithographer, photographer
- Field
- Art
- Education
- Academy of Fine Arts, Munich, Académie Julian
- Languages
- Czech
- Children
- 1
- Wikipedia editions
- 70
Did you know
Lived to 78.
Shares a birthday with Simón Bolívar and Alexandre Dumas.
One of 4 people in the Index born in Ivančice, with Adam Hložek.
Has a Wikipedia article in 70 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
- MotherAmálie Muchová
- SpouseMarie Chytilová
- ChildJaroslava Muchová
Honours and works
Awards
- Order of Franz Joseph
- Honorary citizen of Letohrad
- Officer of the Legion of Honour
Notable works
- The Slav Epic
- Hradcany issue
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