The Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts, Margaret, Frances Macdonald & J Herbert McNair

 In this poster advertising the Glasgow Institute of The Fine Arts, there is an androgynous central figure. The figure is elongated, linear and stylized. This poster was a collaborative effort between 'The Four.' There are floral motifs that surround the edges of the poster. The choice of colors used are muted earth tones. While this collaborative work is unique in it's own way, it also carries many traits of the Art Nouveau movement.    

Macdonald, Margaret & Frances. McNair, J Herbert. The Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts. 1895. Modern Museum of Art, New York City. 



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  1. nmataJuly 5, 2023 at 10:50 AM

    Perhaps this is something you can refer back to if you are doing the posters.

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