Pitbull Terrier
Medium
Color lithograph
Dimensions
Sheet: 5 9/16 × 3 7/16 in. (14.1 × 8.8 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.675
Rights
Public Domain
Tags
Art Historical Context
Created in 1912 by Moriz Jung for the Wiener Werkstätte, *Pitbull Terrier* is a charming color lith that captures the spirit of early twentieth-century Viennese design. The Wiener Werkstätte, founded in 1903, was a pioneering collective dedicated to uniting fine art with everyday objects through high-quality craftsmanship. Jung’s work exemplifies this mission, transforming a simple animal portrait into an accessible piece of graphic art. Measuring just over five by three inches, the print’s modest scale suggests it was likely produced as a postcard, a popular format for the workshop’s colorful designs. Color lithography allowed artists to achieve bold, vibrant hues that brought subjects like this sturdy terrier to life with playful energy and modern flair. Today, the work resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Department of Drawings and Prints, offering visitors a delightful glimpse into the Wiener Werkstätte’s blend of artistic innovation and everyday delight.
About the Artist
Moriz Jung|Wiener Werkstätte · 1885–1915
Austrian (born Czechoslovakia) Moravia 1885–1915 Manilowa (Carpathians)|