Abstract
The Allard Pierson in Amsterdam presents the first exhibition in the Netherlands devoted to the Art Nouveau fascination for the female figure. Around the year 1900 they were both the dream and the nightmare of a generation of artists who sought to escape reality. Innocent virgins, cruel mistresses, pious Madonnas and other female clichés dominate jewellery by René Lalique, posters by Alphonse Mucha, book illustrations by Aubrey Beardsley and many other works by renowned designers.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Goddesses of Art Nouveau |
| Editors | Wim Hupperetz |
| Publisher | WBOOKS |
| Pages | 33-50 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9789462584051 |
| State | Published - Oct 2020 |