Art Nouveau Jane Atche Reverie & Meditation Pokerwork Designs

Extremely Rare Jane Atche Reverie and Meditation Pokerwork Designs. These are the two most famous of Jane Atche work. The designs are created through the technique of pokerwork. They were originally hung on the wall as on the back there can be seen nail holes where the hanger was placed. The feet are subsequent additions. On Meditation, there is some old wood worm damage. About 10 holes are on the back. Only two of those come through to the front side luckily.

About the Artist: Jane Atche was a French poster artist born in 1872 whose style sometimes resembled Alphonse Mucha’s, under whom she tutored. In the early 1900's she worked in the field of publishing. She contributed to a journal for little girls called "La Poupée Modèle". Atché's illustrations also wound up on postcards, sheet music and advertisements as well. Atché passed away in 1937 in Paris, France, leaving behind a legacy of beautiful and feminine artworks which are now being rediscovered. There are French museums that carry her work and a quick online search will uncover which ones do.

Size
Diameter: 14 inches
Depth: 1/2 an inch