Entwurfskizze für einen Becher "Austria Souvenir"

Art Historical Context

Franz von Matsch, a prominent Austrian artist known for his contributions to the Vienna Secession and decorative arts, created this pencil sketch around 1930 as a design proposal for a souvenir beaker titled *Austria Souvenir*. Measuring 29.5 x 20.8 cm, the drawing exemplifies Matsch's skill in blending fine art with functional design, a hallmark of his career that included murals, portraits, and applied objects for everyday use. Set against the backdrop of interwar Austria, this preparatory study reflects a period of national pride and tourism promotion, where souvenirs like beakers served a...