Artwork
Bookplate: Anna Anderle
Bookplate: Anna Anderle is a print by Alfred Roller. It dates from 1909 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1920.1316
- Credit line
- Gift of Arthur D. Brooks
About this work
Overview
This bookplate was designed by Alfred Roller around 1909 for Anna Anderle. It is a print exemplifying Roller's work as a graphic designer.
Technique & Style
The design reflects the influence of the Viennese Secession, a movement characterized by its fusion of decorative arts and modernist principles. Roller's style, seen here, is marked by this blend.
Context
Roller was a key figure in the Viennese Secession, contributing not only as a graphic designer but also as a painter and set designer. His work was part of a broader effort to challenge traditional artistic norms in Vienna during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alfred Roller (2 October 1864 – 21 June 1935) was an Austrian painter, graphic designer, and set designer. His wife was Mileva Roller and they were members of the Viennese Secession movement.
