Alfons Mucha & 5122 Mucha Asteroid, Ivancice, Czech Republic
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N 49° 06.109 E 016° 22.585
33U E 600468 N 5439686
Alfons Maria Mucha (Ivancice, 24 July 1860 – Prague, 14 July 1939), was a Czech Art Nouveau painter and decorative artist.
Waymark Code: WMHW3D
Location: Jihomoravský kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 08/18/2013
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Alfons Maria Mucha (
visit link) , often known in English and French as Alphonse Mucha, was a Czech Art Nouveau painter and decorative artist, known best for his distinct style. He produced many paintings, illustrations, advertisements, postcards, and designs.
Alfons Mucha was Ivancice native. Today, you can find a small exhibition dedicated to Alfons Mucha at main square in Ivancice.
5122 Mucha Asteroid is a main-belt asteroid.
Discovered by: A. Mrkos
Date of discovery: 3. 1. 1989
Place of discovery: Klet Observatory