This poster by Franz von Stuck advertises the first International Art Exhibition of the Munich Secession. The group was founded in 1892 and was the first group of German artists to secede or withdraw from the exhibitions of more traditional organisations. Von Stuck was the co-founder of this group, and he designed several posters for them. The profile in the poster is that of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom. She became a symbol for the Secessionists, as she was a patron of the arts.
Physical description
A poster print with an octagonal medallion showing a female profile, on a gold background, all with a mosaic effect. Text underneath.
Place of Origin
Munich, Germany (printed)
Date
1893 (printed)
Artist/maker
Stuck, Franz (von), born 1863 - died 1928 (artist)
Wolf & Sohn (printers)
Materials and Techniques
Lithograph on paper
Marks and inscriptions
'I Internationale Kunstaustellung des Vereins Bildender Künstler Münchens (Secession) Prinz-Regenten-Strasse von Mitte Juli Bis Mitte October'
Dimensions
Height: 38.5 in, Width: 25.5 in
Object history note
This poster advertises the first International Art Exhibition of the Munich Secession. The head of Athena within an octagonal medallion was also the emblem of that group, and was based on a model in the Munich Glyptothek. The poster itself, with variations, was adapted to advertise later exhibitions of the Secession.
Historical context note
The Munich Secession was founded in 1892 and was the first group of German artists to 'secede' from the exhibitions of more traditionally-minded organizations. Franz von Stuck was a leading member
Descriptive line
A poster print showing the profile of Athena, designed by Franz von Stuck, Germany (Munich), 1893.
Bibliographic References (Citation, Note/Abstract, NAL no)
Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1938, London: Board of Education, 1939.
The full text of the record is as follows:
'STUCK, Franz von (1863- ).
Poster advertising International Art Exhibition of the Munich "Secession", 1893.
SignedFranz Stuck.
Process engraving.
E.2428-1938'
Labels and date
'American and European Art and Design 1800-1900'
This poster advertises the first International Art Exhibition of the Munich Secession, which was founded in 1892 and was the first group of German artists to 'secede' from the exhibitions of more traditionally-minded organizations. Franz von Stuck was a leading member. The image used in this poster, a head of Athena within an octagonal medallion, was also the emblem of that group, and was based on a model in the Munich Glyptothek. The poster itself, with variations, was adapted to advertise later exhibitions of the Secession. [1987-2006]
Materials
Paper; Ink
Techniques
Lithography
Subjects depicted
Helmets; Athena; Hair; Profiles (figures); Mosaics
Categories
Prints; Advertising; Posters
Collection code
PDP
