I Internationale Kunst Ausstellung des Vereins Bildender Künstler Münchens (Secession)
Poster
1893 (printed)
1893 (printed)
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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.
Object details
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| Title | I Internationale Kunst Ausstellung des Vereins Bildender Künstler Münchens (Secession) (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Lithograph on paper |
| Brief description | Poster designed by Franz von Stuck for the first International Art Exhibition of the Munich Secession. Germany, 1893. |
| Physical description | Lithograph poster depicting Athena in profile within an octagonal medallion, on a gold background and mosaic effect. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'I Internationale Kunstaustellung des Vereins Bildender Künstler Münchens (Secession) Prinz-Regenten-Strasse von Mitte Juli Bis Mitte October' (German; lower half of the poster) |
| Gallery label | '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) |
| Object history | 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 | 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 |
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| Summary | 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. |
| Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1938, London: Board of Education, 1939. |
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| Accession number | E.2428-1938 |
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| Record created | January 19, 2004 |
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