Decorative Fabric [“Bird Bülow”]
Textile- Secessionism
1900- 19th Century
MAK – Museum of Applied Arts
Numerous well-known Viennese artists around 1900 also designed textile patterns. The Backhausen company became famous as a result of such cooperations. One of the artists who designed for the weaving mill was Koloman Moser. He was greatly influenced by Japanese patterns, as can be seen on this decorative fabric showing birds layered on top of one another.
Koloman Moser (1868 – 1918)
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MAK – Museum of Applied Arts (Vienna, Austria)
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About this artwork
- Title: Decorative Fabric [“Bird Bülow”]
- Artist: Koloman Moser
- Year: 1900
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: MAK – Museum of Applied Arts
- Movement: Secessionism
- Color palette: Earthy
- Keywords: decorative fabric, geometric, moser
- Color hue: Ochre to Sepia
Quick Facts
- Influences: Japanese art
- Notable elements or techniques: Japanese patterns, birds
- Location: WahooArt.com
- Medium: Textile design
- Year: 1900
- Subject or theme: Birds, floral design
- Artistic style: Art Nouveau
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