Vienna: From Schönbrunn
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.137
Rights
Public Domain
Tags
Art Historical Context
Created in 1908 by Urban Janke for the Wiener Werkstätte, *Vienna: From Schönbrunn* captures a serene vista of the imperial gardens and fountains at Schönbrunn Palace. This compact color lithograph, measuring just 5½ by 3⅝ inches, reflects the workshop’s commitment to bringing high-quality design into everyday objects. The Wiener Werkstätte, founded in 1903, championed a modern Viennese aesthetic that blended fine art with applied design, often featuring elegant lines and harmonious compositions. The print’s subject matter—architecture, lush gardens, and playful fountains—highlights Vienna’s rich cultural landscape at the turn of the century. As a color lithograph, it allowed for vibrant reproduction while maintaining the refined craftsmanship central to the movement. Small-scale works like this were often produced as postcards or decorative prints, making art accessible beyond gallery walls. Today housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Department of Drawings and Prints, the piece offers a charming glimpse into early twentieth-century Viennese design and the enduring beauty of Schönbrunn’s historic grounds.
About the Artist
Urban Janke|Wiener Werkstätte (Austrian| ) · 1887 | –1914 |
Austrian, Blottendorf/Vienna, 1887–1914|