Wreath bearer. Design for decorative facade of the Viennese Secession. 1897

Koloman Moser’s *Wreath Bearer* (1897), is a design for the decorative facade of the Viennese Secession. The drawing features a female figure with flowing drapery, a wreath of roses and stylized floral motifs, a typical theme of the Secession movement, which emphasized organic forms and decorative elements. The artwork is executed in black ink on paper and shows Moser's characteristic line work and decorative style. This design, which is a quintessential example of *Jugendstil* or Art Nouveau, reflects the movement’s desire to break away from traditional academic art and embrace new, modern forms of expression.