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