Waverley Cycles by Alphonse Mucha, 1897
Opera d’arte autentica
L’opera d’arte che stampiamo è fedelmente restaurata dalla fonte originale - solitamente un museo, una biblioteca o una collezione privata. Non sostituiamo mai, ridisegniamo o inventiamo l’opera dell’artista usando l’IA generativa.
Restaurata nel nostro laboratorio di Londra dall’opera originale del 1897 e stampata in qualità museale. Descrizione completa
L’offerta del Collezionista
Scegli due opere idonee e ricevi il 20% di sconto su entrambe. Scegline tre e quella al prezzo più basso è in omaggio, con un risparmio massimo del 33%.
Abbina liberamente mappe standard idonee e stampe d’arte fine art. Non è richiesto alcun codice; l’offerta viene applicata automaticamente al checkout.
Sono incluse le configurazioni standard su ordinazione. Sono esclusi formati su misura, design personalizzati e lavori su commissione.
Hai bisogno di consegne a indirizzi diversi? Contattaci prima di effettuare l’ordine.L’offerta del Collezionista
Scegli due opere idonee e ricevi il 20% di sconto su entrambe. Scegline tre e quella al prezzo più basso è in omaggio, con un risparmio massimo del 33%.
Abbina liberamente mappe standard idonee e stampe d’arte fine art. Non è richiesto alcun codice; l’offerta viene applicata automaticamente al checkout.
Sono incluse le configurazioni standard su ordinazione. Sono esclusi formati su misura, design personalizzati e lavori su commissione.
Hai bisogno di consegne a indirizzi diversi? Contattaci prima di effettuare l’ordine.
Restaurato a Londra • Stampato e incorniciato nell’UE
Opera d’arte autentica
L’opera d’arte che stampiamo è fedelmente restaurata dalla fonte originale - solitamente un museo, una biblioteca o una collezione privata. Non sostituiamo mai, ridisegniamo o inventiamo l’opera dell’artista usando l’IA generativa.
Restaurata dall’opera originale del 1897 e stampata in qualità museale. Descrizione completa
Guida alle dimensioni della mappa
In generale, le mappe sembrano migliori a dimensioni maggiori, in particolare le mappe con molti dettagli. Poiché ogni ordine è realizzato a mano, è disponibile dimensionamento personalizzato: seleziona 'dimensione personalizzata' nella pagina del prodotto e compila le dimensioni, oppure inseriscile nelle note dell'ordine nella schermata di pagamento.
Per aiutarti a scegliere la dimensione giusta, ecco alcune delle mie dimensioni di mappa 'standard' affiancate, in orientamento verticale e orizzontale.
| 16x12in (40x30cm) | 20x16in (50x40cm) | 24x18in (60x45cm) |
36x24in (90x60cm) |
| 12x16in (30x40cm) | 16x20in (40x50cm) | 18x24in (45x60cm) |
24x36in (60x90cm) |
Acquisto di mappe incorniciate
Le nostre cornici standard aggiungono circa 2 cm (0.75 in) a ciascun lato della mappa. Quindi, una mappa 45x60 cm sarà 49x64 cm quando incorniciata, oppure una mappa 24x36 in sarà 25.5x37.5 in.
Le mappe più grandi oltre 125 cm/50 in di solito hanno cornici più larghe, e cornici personalizzate sono disponibili se stai cercando una larghezza o uno stile di cornice specifico
Acquisto di mappe non incorniciate
Se acquisti una mappa antica non incorniciata da me e intendi incorniciarla tu stesso, ti prego di leggere questa pagina per informazioni importanti sull'incorniciatura della tua mappa.
Linee guida generali sulle dimensioni
In generale, la dimensione che vedi nel negozio è esattamente accurata.
Quindi, ad esempio, se acquisti una mappa di 18x24 pollici, dovresti acquistare una cornice che 'si adatta all'opera d'arte' che è 18x24 pollici. Se ordini una mappa di 60x90 cm, dovresti acquistare una cornice che 'si adatta all'opera d'arte' che è 60x90 cm.
Se vedi una mappa che ha una dimensione insolita, come 24x11 pollici (o 61x29 cm), ti consiglio vivamente di aspettare che la mappa arrivi prima di realizzare o ordinare una cornice online. Queste mappe possono variare in dimensione di pochi millimetri, ed è molto frustrante se non si adattano alla tua cornice!
Se hai bisogno di una mappa che abbia una dimensione esatta in centimetri o pollici, ti prego di contattarmi. Per mappe più grandi oltre 50 in/125 cm posso personalizzare la dimensione gratuitamente.
Mappe grandi
Se stai incorniciando la mappa da solo, ti preghiamo di ordinare la mappa e aspettare che arrivi. Poi misura la mappa e ordina una cornice adatta.
Se porti la tua mappa a un corniciaio locale, loro misureranno la mappa per te e poi realizzeranno la cornice adatta.
Per mappe più grandi, assicurati di incollarle correttamente o diventeranno ondulate e con bolle dopo poco tempo. In alternativa, saremmo felici di incorniciarla per te!
Gift message & custom finish
If you want to add a gift message, or a finish (jigsaw, aluminium board, etc.) that is not available here, please request it in the "order note" when you check out.
Every order is custom made, so if you need the size adjusted slightly, or printed on an unusual material, just let us know. We've done thousands of custom orders over the years, so there's (almost) nothing we can't manage.
You can also contact us before you order, if you prefer!
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Alphonse Mucha’s Waverley Cycles, created in 1897, centres its advertisement on an enigmatic seated woman rather than the machinery being promoted. Against...
Continua a leggereAlphonse Mucha’s Waverley Cycles, created in 1897, centres its advertisement on an enigmatic seated woman rather than the machinery being promoted. Against a deep reddish-brown field, her golden hair, ochre drapery and pale skin emerge in luminous contrast, while stylised foliage gathers around her in a dense ornamental frame. One finger rests thoughtfully against her lips; the gesture lends the figure an air of private reverie, even as the bold words “WAVERLEY CYCLES” declare the poster’s thoroughly commercial purpose above her.
Made at the height of the fin-de-siècle poster boom, the design belongs to the period in which Mucha’s distinctive visual language became closely associated with Art Nouveau. The Czech artist, then working in Paris, transformed advertisements and theatrical notices through sinuous contours, elaborate borders and idealised figures. His posters demonstrated that publicity could operate simultaneously as information, decoration and urban spectacle. Here that refinement is brought to bicycle advertising, a field connected with the rapid growth of mass manufacture, modern mobility and consumer culture during the late nineteenth century.
A closer look
The composition is carefully concentrated around the woman’s face. Her wavy hair forms a bright, irregular halo, its curling strands echoed by the leaves and flowers that press in from the surrounding space. Fine outlines describe her profile, eyelids and hand with unusual economy. Soft shading beneath the chin gives the figure a degree of volume, yet the background remains emphatically flat, preserving the immediate legibility expected of a street poster.
At the lower left, a hand gathers a bouquet of greenery whose individual leaves are articulated with delicate veins. These botanical forms are not merely incidental embellishments: their stems and contours carry the eye back towards the central figure, binding the separate elements into a continuous decorative rhythm. The warm ochre folds of her clothing descend in broad curves, providing a softer counterpart to the sharper leaf shapes. Cool green accents temper the surrounding reds, yellows and browns without interrupting the predominantly warm palette.
The lettering is integrated into this ornamental structure rather than set apart from it. “WAVERLEY CYCLES” occupies the upper portion in emphatic, stylised capitals, framed by geometric pattern and organic detail. Mucha balances the force of this typography with the quieter expression below, creating a hierarchy that can be read rapidly but rewards closer attention. Faint motifs within the reddish ground and the intricate border supply further visual density while remaining subordinate to the face and title.
Context and significance
Mucha’s reputation was established through his celebrated theatre posters for the actress Sarah Bernhardt, works whose elongated formats, poised female figures and elaborate ornament transformed the appearance of the Parisian streets. The resulting manner became so recognisable that it was sometimes described simply as “le style Mucha”. Its appeal lay partly in the ease with which it crossed boundaries between fine art, illustration, typography and commerce.
Waverley Cycles also reflects the changing place of the poster itself. Improvements in commercial image production and the expansion of urban advertising made large, colourful designs increasingly prominent in public life. Mucha answered that environment not with a literal catalogue of mechanical features, but with atmosphere, elegance and memorable graphic identity. The bicycle is promoted through association: modern manufacture is wrapped in botanical ornament, theatrical presence and an unmistakably contemporary style. That tension between practical commodity and luxuriant fantasy gives the poster much of its enduring visual interest.
Choosing the right size and finish
Artwork can feel intimate at smaller sizes and dramatically more architectural at larger ones. Use the room preview, model image and size guide to see how the proportions and scale will work in your space.
If you need an exact size, specialist framing or help planning a larger display, ask our workshop for advice.
The model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this art print.
Where personalisation is available, you can add a short title or dedication, or one considered visual detail. See examples of personalised artwork.
Choose Original to retain the colour and character of the source artwork, or Aged for a warmer, more antique appearance. See examples of our Aged artwork.
Every piece is produced to archival standards using fade-resistant pigment inks on acid-free matte art paper. Choose an art print, framed art print or framed canvas using the finish options above.
Framed art prints use crystal-clear optical acrylic for excellent clarity, lower weight and safer delivery than glass. Each piece arrives professionally framed and ready to hang.
Selected artworks can be produced at statement sizes up to 3 metres (10ft). Custom sizing and specialist framing are also available. If the exact option you need is not listed, contact our workshop.
This artwork is also available as a float framed canvas, sometimes known as a shadow gap framed canvas or canvas floater. The work is printed on artist's cotton canvas and then stretched over a handmade box frame. We then "float" the canvas inside a wooden frame, which is available in a range of colours (black, dark brown, oak, antique gold and white). This is a wonderful way to present an art print without glazing in front. See some examples of float framed canvas art and explore the differences between my different finishes.
Alphonse Mucha’s Waverley Cycles, created in 1897, centres its advertisement on an enigmatic seated woman rather than the machinery being promoted. Against a deep reddish-brown field, her golden hair, ochre drapery and pale skin emerge in luminous contrast, while stylised foliage gathers around her in a dense ornamental frame. One finger rests thoughtfully against her lips; the gesture lends the figure an air of private reverie, even as the bold words “WAVERLEY CYCLES” declare the poster’s thoroughly commercial purpose above her.
Made at the height of the fin-de-siècle poster boom, the design belongs to the period in which Mucha’s distinctive visual language became closely associated with Art Nouveau. The Czech artist, then working in Paris, transformed advertisements and theatrical notices through sinuous contours, elaborate borders and idealised figures. His posters demonstrated that publicity could operate simultaneously as information, decoration and urban spectacle. Here that refinement is brought to bicycle advertising, a field connected with the rapid growth of mass manufacture, modern mobility and consumer culture during the late nineteenth century.
A closer look
The composition is carefully concentrated around the woman’s face. Her wavy hair forms a bright, irregular halo, its curling strands echoed by the leaves and flowers that press in from the surrounding space. Fine outlines describe her profile, eyelids and hand with unusual economy. Soft shading beneath the chin gives the figure a degree of volume, yet the background remains emphatically flat, preserving the immediate legibility expected of a street poster.
At the lower left, a hand gathers a bouquet of greenery whose individual leaves are articulated with delicate veins. These botanical forms are not merely incidental embellishments: their stems and contours carry the eye back towards the central figure, binding the separate elements into a continuous decorative rhythm. The warm ochre folds of her clothing descend in broad curves, providing a softer counterpart to the sharper leaf shapes. Cool green accents temper the surrounding reds, yellows and browns without interrupting the predominantly warm palette.
The lettering is integrated into this ornamental structure rather than set apart from it. “WAVERLEY CYCLES” occupies the upper portion in emphatic, stylised capitals, framed by geometric pattern and organic detail. Mucha balances the force of this typography with the quieter expression below, creating a hierarchy that can be read rapidly but rewards closer attention. Faint motifs within the reddish ground and the intricate border supply further visual density while remaining subordinate to the face and title.
Context and significance
Mucha’s reputation was established through his celebrated theatre posters for the actress Sarah Bernhardt, works whose elongated formats, poised female figures and elaborate ornament transformed the appearance of the Parisian streets. The resulting manner became so recognisable that it was sometimes described simply as “le style Mucha”. Its appeal lay partly in the ease with which it crossed boundaries between fine art, illustration, typography and commerce.
Waverley Cycles also reflects the changing place of the poster itself. Improvements in commercial image production and the expansion of urban advertising made large, colourful designs increasingly prominent in public life. Mucha answered that environment not with a literal catalogue of mechanical features, but with atmosphere, elegance and memorable graphic identity. The bicycle is promoted through association: modern manufacture is wrapped in botanical ornament, theatrical presence and an unmistakably contemporary style. That tension between practical commodity and luxuriant fantasy gives the poster much of its enduring visual interest.
Choosing the right size and finish
Artwork can feel intimate at smaller sizes and dramatically more architectural at larger ones. Use the room preview, model image and size guide to see how the proportions and scale will work in your space.
If you need an exact size, specialist framing or help planning a larger display, ask our workshop for advice.
The model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this art print.
Where personalisation is available, you can add a short title or dedication, or one considered visual detail. See examples of personalised artwork.
Choose Original to retain the colour and character of the source artwork, or Aged for a warmer, more antique appearance. See examples of our Aged artwork.
Every piece is produced to archival standards using fade-resistant pigment inks on acid-free matte art paper. Choose an art print, framed art print or framed canvas using the finish options above.
Framed art prints use crystal-clear optical acrylic for excellent clarity, lower weight and safer delivery than glass. Each piece arrives professionally framed and ready to hang.
Selected artworks can be produced at statement sizes up to 3 metres (10ft). Custom sizing and specialist framing are also available. If the exact option you need is not listed, contact our workshop.
This artwork is also available as a float framed canvas, sometimes known as a shadow gap framed canvas or canvas floater. The work is printed on artist's cotton canvas and then stretched over a handmade box frame. We then "float" the canvas inside a wooden frame, which is available in a range of colours (black, dark brown, oak, antique gold and white). This is a wonderful way to present an art print without glazing in front. See some examples of float framed canvas art and explore the differences between my different finishes.
Molte delle nostre mappe e stampe d’arte vengono scelte come regali premurosi per case, uffici, studi e luoghi significativi.
Scegli un’opzione incorniciata per il regalo più semplice, pronto da appendere, oppure scegli una stampa non incorniciata se il destinatario preferisce selezionare la propria cornice.
Realizziamo gli ordini localmente in 23 paesi in tutto il mondo, così i regali possono spesso essere prodotti vicino al destinatario. Questo li aiuta ad arrivare più rapidamente, a viaggiare in maggiore sicurezza e a evitare sorprese legate a dazi doganali o di importazione.
- Possiamo consegnare direttamente al destinatario
- I pezzi incorniciati arrivano pronti da appendere
- Le stampe non incorniciate sono accuratamente imballate in un robusto tubo protettivo
- Quasi ogni ordine viene realizzato localmente, per regali più rapidi e sicuri
- Il reso entro 90 giorni dà al destinatario il tempo di decidere
Se non sei sicuro di cosa scegliere, ti invitiamo a contattarci. Possiamo aiutarti a scegliere la mappa, il formato, la finitura o l’opzione di consegna più adatti.
Most orders are made locally and delivered in around 2–3 working days, depending on the product, size and destination.
We print and frame maps and artwork in 24 countries around the world, so your order is usually made close to you or your recipient. That means faster delivery, less time in transit, and no customs or import duty surprises.
Personalised and customised pieces usually take an extra 1–2 working days, because we prepare your design and send it to you for approval before printing.
Very large framed orders can take a little longer, as they need extra care in production and delivery.
Every order is carefully packaged: unframed prints are sent in a strong protective tube, while framed pieces are securely packed with protective materials around the frame.
If you need your order by a particular date, please contact us before ordering. We’ll check the best production route and delivery option for your location.
Express delivery is available at checkout for most countries. Next-day delivery is available in the UK, US, Singapore and the UAE.
Your order is covered by our 90-day returns policy and 10-year guarantee.
Our standard frame is a gallery-style black ash hardwood frame, with a simple, modern look. It is approximately 20mm (0.8in) wide. You can also view some lovely customer photos of framed maps and art.
We use super-clear acrylic glazing, also known as Perspex or Acrylite, instead of traditional glass. It is lighter, safer, and has lower reflectivity, giving the artwork a clearer, cleaner appearance.
Six standard frame colours are available at no extra cost: black, dark brown, dark grey, oak, white, and antique gold. Custom framing and mounting/matting is also available for customers looking for something more specific.
Most maps, art prints, and illustrations are also available as a framed canvas. We use matte cotton canvas, stretch it over a sustainably sourced wooden box frame, and then float the piece within a wooden outer frame. The finished result is beautifully presented, with no glazing between you and the artwork.
All frames are supplied ready to hang, with either string or brackets fitted to the back. Very large frames will include heavy-duty hanging plates and/or a mounting baton. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
We can also supply old maps and artwork on canvas, foam board, cotton rag, and other materials.
If you would prefer to frame your map or artwork yourself, please read our size guide before ordering.
Lavoriamo con interior designer, realtà del settore hospitality, professionisti del settore immobiliare, uffici e acquirenti aziendali per singoli pezzi e progetti coordinati di più ampia portata.
Quest'opera può essere adattata a una specifica parete, stanza o progetto e il nostro laboratorio può aiutare a coordinare dimensioni, materiale e incorniciatura prima della produzione.
- Dimensioni precise, extra-large e su misura
- Incorniciatura personalizzata, montaggio e materiali alternativi
- Pezzi coordinati per più stanze o sedi
- Personalizzazione dell'opera, per regolarne il colore e lo stile
- Consulenza su arte e incorniciatura da parte del nostro laboratorio
- Produzione locale per progetti in tutto il mondo
Ogni stampa artistica restaurata inizia dall’opera originale dell’artista—mai da una sostituzione generata dall’IA.
Il nostro studio di Londra lavora a partire da materiali di origine accuratamente selezionati da musei, biblioteche, archivi e collezioni private. Restauriamo i danni dovuti all’età, i colori sbiaditi e le imperfezioni di riproduzione, preservando al contempo la composizione, il tratto del pennello, il segno, la texture e il carattere d’epoca dell’artista.
Non utilizziamo l’IA generativa per ridisegnare, reinterpretare o inventare l’opera. Il restauro digitale viene impiegato solo per recuperare e riprodurre l’opera originale nel modo più fedele possibile.
Una volta restaurata, l’opera master viene preparata per il formato e la finitura da te scelti. Il tuo pezzo viene quindi stampato e, se selezionato, incorniciato vicino alla destinazione di consegna.
Le nostre stampe artistiche giclée utilizzano carta opaca archivistica senza acidi da 200 g/m² e inchiostri pigmentati resistenti allo sbiadimento, per una finitura ricca e di qualità museale. Le stampe artistiche incorniciate utilizzano acrilico ottico cristallino e arrivano pronte da appendere.
Sono disponibili anche tele incorniciate ed edizioni speciali su cotone-rag. Scopri di più sui nostri materiali e finiture.
Restauriamo e produciamo mappe e stampe d’arte dal 1984, e garantiamo personalmente ogni pezzo.
Ogni ordine è coperto dalla nostra garanzia di 10 anni e dalla garanzia di consegna senza danni. Se il vostro pezzo arriva danneggiato, lo sostituiremo o lo rifaremo gratuitamente. Se qualsiasi altro aspetto non fosse conforme, contattate il nostro team di laboratorio e provvederemo tempestivamente a risolvere il problema.
Per tutti i dettagli, consultate la nostra politica su resi e rimborsi.
