Church Am Steinhof, drawing of western window 

Koloman Moser designed this drawing of a western window for the Church Am Steinhof, though the date remains unknown, with pencil and chalk on paper. Moser’s composition suggests a strong integration of material and process, and its cultural significance. The medium of paper is temporary, and allows him to create the artwork quickly, easily, and efficiently. The architecture of the window is split into rectangular panels by bold lines, filled with pale, muted, and earthy tones, that convey a sense of light passing through glass, capturing the ethereal quality inherent in stained glass. The design may seem to reflect the artist's beliefs, but it is actually a reflection of the modes of production, and capitalism, as glass making would have required a large amount of resources at the time. Ultimately, by examining Moser's drawing, we gain insight into the social and economic forces that shaped its creation, challenging traditional boundaries between design, craft, and fine art.