Greyhound by Moriz Jung|Wiener Werkstätte

Medium

Color lithograph

Dimensions

Sheet: 5 1/2 × 3 9/16 in. (14 × 9 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Museum Accession, transferred from the Library

Accession Number

WW.678

Tags

Dogs

Art Historical Context

Behold the sleek elegance of *Greyhound* (1912), a vibrant color lithograph byiz Jung, a talented designer associated with the renowned Wiener Werkstätte. compact print, measuring just 5½ × 3⅜ inches, captures the lithe form of the noble greyhound in fluid lines and bold hues, embodying the workshop's commitment to modern design infused with Art Nouveau grace. Founded in 1903 in Vienna, Wiener Werkstätte united artists and craftsmen to elevate everyday objects through exquisite craftsmanship, blending functionality with artistic beauty during a time of rapid industrialization. Jung's lithogra...

About the Artist

Moriz Jung|Wiener Werkstätte · 18851915

Austrian (born Czechoslovakia) Moravia 1885–1915 Manilowa (Carpathians)|

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