The artwork entitled “Moravian Teachers’ Choir” is a lithograph created by the artist Alphonse Mucha in 1911. It is a prime example of the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement, measuring 108.5 x 79.5 cm. Initially produced as a poster, this piece is now part of a private collection.
This artwork displays a woman in traditional Moravian dress, which includes a vibrantly patterned headscarf and a full-skirted gown. The figure’s pose is one of attentiveness or perhaps a moment of pensive introspection, as she raises her fingers to her lips. The composition is typical of Mucha’s style, combining a striking central figure with ornamental floral elements—noticeable here in the lush, red blooms to her right—and a curvilinear backdrop that frames the subject. In the upper section of the lithograph, bold, stylized lettering forms an arch over the figure, contributing to the decorative quality of the work and reinforcing its purpose as an advertisement. Mucha’s signature can be seen in the lower right corner of the artwork, accompanied by the year of the piece’s creation. The overall effect is one of elegance and harmony, define characteristics of the Art Nouveau aesthetic.
