AUGUST PATEK (1874-1958) SONDERFAHRTEN. 1901.
39 1/4x27 3/4 inches, 99 3/4x70 1/2 cm. Kunstanstalt Frieder. Sperl, Vienna.
Condition B+ / B: tears, repaired tears, creases and abrasions in margins and image; staining in margins; tape on verso. Paper.
Here, Patek, who is known for his posters designed with strong Secessionist influences, takes Secession-style ornamentation and turns it into a mesmerizing, modern, abstract concept. An inspirational design, it seems out of place on such a mundane object as a travel poster, yet serves to show the level of artistry that was brought to the medium. rare.