Alphonse Mucha was a defining figure of the Art Nouveau era and is beloved for his images of beautiful women. Cowslipforms the mirror to another of Mucha's artworks, Feather. In both, a woman gazes down at the eponymous object in her hand, though whilst Cowslipshows a brunette, Feather depicts a blonde. Both have the familiar motif of a circle framing the head, which can be seen in many of Mucha's artworks.