Backhausen Interior Texiles 1899

Koloman Moser’s 1899 “Backhausen Interior Textiles” is a watercolor design with a simple geometric composition featuring stylized abstract forms. The artwork utilizes a dark and rich color palette of black, red, and blue. Moser, a prominent figure in the Viennese Secession movement, is known for his contributions to decorative arts and textile designs. This piece exemplifies his distinctive approach to geometric abstraction and the use of bold colors, typical of the Secessionist style.