The artwork, “Envelope for the score to the opera Julius Bittner’s opera ‘The musician'”, was created by Koloman Moser in 1909 in Austria. It belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and is a design genre piece. The dimensions of the artwork are 28 x 20.5 cm.
The design of the artwork features a highly stylized and geometric presentation, consistent with Art Nouveau aesthetics. At the top, bold, decorative letters spell out the title “DER MUSIKANT” accompanied by swirling motifs. The text beneath, reading “Zwei Akte von Julius Bittner”, is also rendered in a stylized font typical of the era. Below the text, an intricate composition of musical instruments and ornamental foliage is meticulously arranged, enhancing the artistic and decorative appeal. The entire design is framed with borders of geometric patterns, complementing the overall symmetry and refinement characteristic of Koloman Moser’s work.
