Draft of the emblem by the Association of Austrian Artists Secession 1897

Koloman Moser's "Draft of the emblem by the Association of Austrian Artists Secession" (1897) is a striking black and white woodcut. This design is a simplified, stylized emblem featuring a central, circular element enclosed by a square. The central motif consists of a stylized flower or plant form, with the upper and lower halves of the square containing similar, symmetrical patterns of stylized leaves or tendrils. The artwork exhibits the key tenets of Art Nouveau, with its emphasis on organic forms, flowing lines, and a decorative style inspired by nature. The emblem was created as a symbol of the Secession movement, a group of Austrian artists who sought to break away from traditional academic styles and embrace modern aesthetics.