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Sue Storm, Art Nouveau (2024)

Artist: Fred.Ian (Painter)

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Framed

Sarah Bernhardt (1864)

Bernhardt by Mucha

Mucha with circle and stars

2024 CAF award nominee

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Artwork Details

Title:	Sue Storm, Art Nouveau (2024)
Artist:	Fred.Ian (Painter)
Media Type:	Paint - Oil
Art Type:	Illustration
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	623
Likes on CAF:	15 16
Comments:	5
Added to Site:	11/12/2024
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Description

Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939) brought fine art sensibilities to the world of French advertising during the Belle Epoque of the late 19th century. He built his reputation with a series of posters depicting Sarah Bernhardt, the leading lady of Paris theatre. His posters enjoyed instant demand beyond their original use on the sides of theatres, an early example of the interface between celebrities, artists, and the secondary collectors' market. Mucha often framed Bernhardt's head in front of a circular background such as a stained glass window; see the additional image.

This painting pays homage to Mucha's Art Nouveau style, adapting his swooping curves for a representation of Marvel's First Family. Sue Storm takes center stage, her head framed in Mucha's typical circular window, adorned with the FF logo. Her pink skin tone sets off her golden hair. She also wears a heavy necklace of Art Nouveau design. A galaxy of Mucha stars floats in space, as does the hail of cosmic rays which gave the FF their powers. Sue fades to invisibility as the eye moves down the image, with her outline turning from black to white. Reed stretches in from stage right to hold his wife's hand. Ben and Johnny find subtle representation in the orange gem and red flame respectively dangling from her gloves.

Fred.Ian published several pieces in this style together in a book titled "Art Nouveau." I chose to buy this one for the subtle family focus and layout. The art measures 13.25"x20.5" on a 16.5"x22.25" sheet of tan paper, one inch shorter than a European A2 page.

This piece was one of the top five vote-getters in its category for the 2024 CAF Awards. I appreciate the appreciation, as does Fred.Ian.

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Rick W
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 11/12/2024

Gorgeous homage!

Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013

1 - Posted on 11/12/2024

Mucha would approve!

Abraham Martinez
Member Since 2014

1 - Posted on 11/12/2024

I really love how this came out, beautiful colors!!!

Andr� .
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 11/12/2024

Lovely work. The way he painted the draping is pretty expert, and love the touch of Reed reaching out.

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 11/12/2024

The cosmic rays make it look so much more dynamic than just a static posed art nouveau portrait.

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