Sketch of emblem to 'Ver Sacrum' by Koloman Moser

Sketch of emblem to 'Ver Sacrum' 1898

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drawing, ink

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portrait

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drawing

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art-nouveau

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ink drawing

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figuration

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ink

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line

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symbolism

Dimensions: 29 x 46 cm

Copyright: Public domain

Koloman Moser sketched this emblem for 'Ver Sacrum' using ink, offering a glimpse into the Viennese Secession's artistic soul. The youth depicted embodies the life force, an awakening captured through closed eyes, reminiscent of the symbolic sleep before a spiritual rebirth. This motif of the youthful figure recurs throughout art history, echoing the classical ideals of beauty and potential, yet Moser infuses it with a distinctly modern psychological depth. Consider the closed eyes; they are not merely a physical state but suggest introspection and the turning inward toward the subconscious. The flowing lines that define the hair and form evoke a sense of movement and transformation. The black ink creates a stark contrast, symbolizing the powerful, often unsettling, journey of self-discovery. Like the cyclical nature of seasons, youth gives way to age, only to be reborn again. This emblem encapsulates the eternal dance of renewal.

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