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The Story

Zodiac — Alphonse Mucha’s Art Nouveau halo (1896)

A profile wreathed in stars and ornament: flowing hair, jeweled headdress, and a radiant ring of the twelve zodiac signs. In 1896, Alphonse Mucha distilled Art Nouveau into a single image—opulent line, floral geometry, and gilded calm—an icon that still feels effortlessly modern.


Why it captivates

  • Ornamental poetry — arabesque linework and floral motifs in perfect balance.

  • Celestial halo — the zodiac ring framing a serene, luminous profile.

  • Luxurious palette — teals, ambers, and soft golds that glow in any room.

  • Graphic clarity — crisp outlines and patterned fields read beautifully at scale.

  • Design landmark — a touchstone of the Paris Art Nouveau poster age.

  • Statement artwork — elegant focal point for living rooms, studies, and bedrooms.


What you’ll see

A female profile crowned with a jeweled headdress; cascading hair tendrils; a circular zodiac medallion with all twelve signs; filigree borders and floral devices; refined typography. Up close: razor-clean line and delicate stipple. From a step back: a calm, radiant icon.


A richer historical frame

Created at the height of Mucha’s Paris fame, Zodiac (1896) began life as an ornate calendar design for F. Champenois and soon became one of his most reproduced images (later appearing as a La Plume cover). It captures the movement’s ideal—uniting fine art, typography, and decorative design in one harmonious sheet.


Choose your finish

🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)
Archival-grade, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass. Crisp linework, minimal glare.

💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)
Sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, edge-to-edge. Durable, wipe-clean—perfect for busy spaces.

🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)
Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich tone and fine detail.

🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)
As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.


Size (W × H)

605 × 841 mm (approx. 23.82 × 33.11 in)

  • Orientation: Portrait

  • Aspect ratio: ~0.719 : 1

  • Nearest standard frame: A0 portrait (841 × 1189 mm) with a custom mat, or custom 605 × 841 mm frame

  • Framing tips:

    • Classic look: cut the mat window to ~601 × 837 mm for a neat 2–3 mm overlap.

    • Contemporary look: float-mount in an A0 frame for a generous gallery reveal.

Custom sizing: Available on request (alternative aspect ratios or added white border).


Specifications

Feature Details
Title Zodiac
Artist Alphonse Mucha
Date 1896
Historical Context Paris Art Nouveau; decorative calendar design for F. Champenois, later widely reproduced
Print Size 605 mm (W) × 841 mm (H)
Available Finishes Paper, Laminated, Laminated + Timber Hang Rails, Canvas, Canvas + Timber Hang Rails
Paper Weight 160 gsm archival matte
Laminate 2 × 80-micron gloss (true encapsulation)
Canvas Weight 395 gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas
Inks Pigment-based, fade-resistant
Optional Hang Rails Natural timber, lacquered; fitted hanging cord (allow up to 10 working days)
Origin Printed in Australia

Who it’s for

  • Art Nouveau admirers and lovers of ornamental design

  • Astrology & celestial enthusiasts

  • Collectors & stylists curating elegant, statement-making interiors

  • Gift-givers celebrating weddings, new homes, and milestones


Our Commitment

Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then checked and packed by hand so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and historical integrity of your piece.

Let Mucha’s celestial elegance glow in your space—order your fine-art print of Zodiac (1896) today.

Description

Zodiac — Alphonse Mucha’s Art Nouveau halo (1896)

A profile wreathed in stars and ornament: flowing hair, jeweled headdress, and a radiant ring of the twelve zodiac signs. In 1896, Alphonse Mucha distilled Art Nouveau into a single image—opulent line, floral geometry, and gilded calm—an icon that still feels effortlessly modern.


Why it captivates

  • Ornamental poetry — arabesque linework and floral motifs in perfect balance.

  • Celestial halo — the zodiac ring framing a serene, luminous profile.

  • Luxurious palette — teals, ambers, and soft golds that glow in any room.

  • Graphic clarity — crisp outlines and patterned fields read beautifully at scale.

  • Design landmark — a touchstone of the Paris Art Nouveau poster age.

  • Statement artwork — elegant focal point for living rooms, studies, and bedrooms.


What you’ll see

A female profile crowned with a jeweled headdress; cascading hair tendrils; a circular zodiac medallion with all twelve signs; filigree borders and floral devices; refined typography. Up close: razor-clean line and delicate stipple. From a step back: a calm, radiant icon.


A richer historical frame

Created at the height of Mucha’s Paris fame, Zodiac (1896) began life as an ornate calendar design for F. Champenois and soon became one of his most reproduced images (later appearing as a La Plume cover). It captures the movement’s ideal—uniting fine art, typography, and decorative design in one harmonious sheet.


Choose your finish

🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)
Archival-grade, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass. Crisp linework, minimal glare.

💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)
Sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, edge-to-edge. Durable, wipe-clean—perfect for busy spaces.

🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)
Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich tone and fine detail.

🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)
As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.


Size (W × H)

605 × 841 mm (approx. 23.82 × 33.11 in)

  • Orientation: Portrait

  • Aspect ratio: ~0.719 : 1

  • Nearest standard frame: A0 portrait (841 × 1189 mm) with a custom mat, or custom 605 × 841 mm frame

  • Framing tips:

    • Classic look: cut the mat window to ~601 × 837 mm for a neat 2–3 mm overlap.

    • Contemporary look: float-mount in an A0 frame for a generous gallery reveal.

Custom sizing: Available on request (alternative aspect ratios or added white border).


Specifications

Feature Details
Title Zodiac
Artist Alphonse Mucha
Date 1896
Historical Context Paris Art Nouveau; decorative calendar design for F. Champenois, later widely reproduced
Print Size 605 mm (W) × 841 mm (H)
Available Finishes Paper, Laminated, Laminated + Timber Hang Rails, Canvas, Canvas + Timber Hang Rails
Paper Weight 160 gsm archival matte
Laminate 2 × 80-micron gloss (true encapsulation)
Canvas Weight 395 gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas
Inks Pigment-based, fade-resistant
Optional Hang Rails Natural timber, lacquered; fitted hanging cord (allow up to 10 working days)
Origin Printed in Australia

Who it’s for

  • Art Nouveau admirers and lovers of ornamental design

  • Astrology & celestial enthusiasts

  • Collectors & stylists curating elegant, statement-making interiors

  • Gift-givers celebrating weddings, new homes, and milestones


Our Commitment

Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then checked and packed by hand so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and historical integrity of your piece.

Let Mucha’s celestial elegance glow in your space—order your fine-art print of Zodiac (1896) today.

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