Ver Sacrum Magazine of the Union of Austrian Artists, founders’ issue, September 1898, 1st year, no. 9

  • September 1898
  • Union of Austrian Artists
  • Letterpress
  • Leopold Museum, Vienna

This cover emphasizes ornamental design that was inspired by nature. The Vienna Secession valued the aesthetics of Jugendstil’s decorative arts and created this cover to promote the group’s intention to break free from traditional styles.