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Koloman Moser (March 30, 1868 – October 18, 1918) studied at […]

Koloman Moser was a pioneer of modernity. Not only was he the co-founder of the Wiener Werkstätte, but he also was the world’s first graphic designer. He worked as a painter, illustrator, and artisan. Moser is also well known for his designs for jewellery, furniture, textiles and wallpapers. Before beginning his career as a multifaceted artist, Moser studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna where he was taught by Otto Wagner, the famous architect and city planner of Vienna and where he…

Kolo Moser- Vienna Secession (part of the overall art nouveau movement) artist and fabric designer

Discover Koloman Moser’s intricate Art Nouveau prints from Die Quelle. These copyright-free retro patterns and vintage graphics, now in the public domain, are perfect for crafting, home decor, and DIY projects. Download for free today!

Koloman Moser. Poster for a Religious Calendar (Fromme Kalender). 1903. Lithograph. 37 1/2 x 24 1/4" (95.2 x 61.6 cm). Albert Berger, Vienna. Given anonymously. 166.1968. Architecture & Design

"Gingerbread and baked goods." Yes, this is a picture of a bake sale. Not an ordinary bake sale. A bake sale with sweets designed by Koloman Moser and Carl Otto Czeschka. And these were not ordinary women in fin-de-siecle Vienna, but rather members of a new class that supported the new art. The Wiener Werkstatte, chronically short of money, joined in the celebration of the 60th jubilee of the reign of Emperor Franz Joseph in 1908. Although not an official invitee, the group joined in the…