Fernanda de Castro, Cidade em flor (Capa)

"Fernanda de Castro, Cidade em flor (Capa)" by Bernardo Marques (1924) exemplifies his mastery within the Art deco movement. Marques, a prominent Portuguese artist, is renowned for his innovative illustration techniques and elegant style, blending geometric forms with decorative motifs. This work's title suggests a vibrant and flourishing cityscape, captured through Marques’s refined approach to composition, line, and color. As a piece from the early 20th century, it reflects the elegance and modernity characteristic of Art deco art, emphasizing stylization and decorative appeal rather than realistic representation.