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Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939)
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In 1887, after completing his studies in Munich, Mucha moved to Paris - the Mecca for any aspiring artist - where he continued his artistic studies at the Academie Julian and Academie Colarossi.
His main academic interest was in history painting, while he was also drawn to the Symbolism movement. In addition, in order to support himself, he started drawing illustrations for books and magazines. In 1892, he designed his first advertising poster, which he found even more profitable.
Poster For Sarah Bernhardt and Gismonda
Two years later came his lucky break: just before Christmas 1894, he wandered into a print shop where he learned tha