VIENNA SECESSION 1897-1905

The Vienna Secession was a reaction to the conservative artistic institutions in Vienna at the end of the 19th century, and spread rapidly via media such catalogues and magazines. These certainly reached Japan, as is evidenced by the Secession’s influence on Japanese design of the era.
With roots in Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau, the Secession did not promote the development of any one style, instead encouraging innovation in contemporary art.

Silk Haori, Taisho Era

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Ver Sacrum was the official journal of the Vienna Secession, and member Josef Hoffmann designed many of its pages.

Josef Hoffmann Illustration for a poem by Rainer Maria Rilke Ver Sacrum, Year I, 1898, Issue 9, pg 23 Vienna, Austria

Josef Hoffmann
Illustration for a poem by Rainer Maria Rilke
Ver Sacrum, Year I, 1898, Issue 9, pg 23
Vienna, Austria

Stair Rail Glascow, Scotland, 1902

Stair Rail
Glascow, Scotland, 1902


Silk Blend Haori, Meisen technique, probably Taisho Era
Private Collection

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This haori captures two influential art forces of the time—Vienna Secessionist design with the exoticism and palette of the Ballets Russes.

Koloman Moser Poster for the Jacob & Josef Kohn furniture company, 1904 Vienna Austria

Koloman Moser
Poster for the Jacob & Josef Kohn furniture company, 1904
Vienna Austria

Léon Bakst Shéhérazade costume for the Ballets Russes 1910 France

Léon Bakst
Shéhérazade costume for the Ballets Russes 1910
France


Silk Kimono, Taisho Era
Private Collection

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Gustav Klimt’s Golden Phase paintings seem to have inspired this kimono design. Klimt, a founding member of the Vienna Secession, broke away in 1905 over disagreements in the movement’s priorities.

Gustav Klimt Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I (detail) 1907 Vienna, Austria

Gustav Klimt
Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I (detail)
1907
Vienna, Austria


Silk Kimono, Meisen technique, Taisho Era

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Slik Kimono, Meisen technique, Taisho Era

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The Vienna Secession encompassed every aspect of art and design, including painting, sculpture, furniture, textiles, household items, and architecture.

Otto Wagner, architect Majolica House, 1898 Vienna, Austria

Otto Wagner, architect
Majolica House, 1898
Vienna, Austria

Edoardo Stucchi Silk Textile, 1905-1910 Archivo Stucchi Italy

Edoardo Stucchi
Silk Textile, 1905-1910
Archivo Stucchi
Italy