Alphonse Mucha , ( 24 July 1860 â `` 14 July 1939 ) , was a Czech Art Nouveau painter and decorative artist , best known for his distinct style and his images of women . Alfons Maria Mucha ( ; 24 July 1860 â `` 14 July 1939 ) , known in English as Alphonse Mucha , was a Czech Art Nouveau painter and decorative artist , known best for his distinct style .