Poster for the Magazine Jugend

Ludwig von Zumbusch (mentioned on object), 1896

Published in Munich from 1896 to 1940, the magazine Jugend sparked the Jugendstil movement. The style of this new art movement was exuberant, ornate, and asymmetrical. The poster shows two young women leading a conservative man and symbolizes the youthdriven cultural transformation. This advertisement, along with other modern illustrations and critical texts, ushered in a new era in art.

  • Artwork typeprint, poster
  • Object numberRP-P-2015-26-2065
  • Dimensionsheight 635 mm x width 445 mm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Poster for the Magazine Jugend

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-2015-26-2065

  • Description

    Grasveld met twee rennende jonge vrouwen. Tussen hen in een oude man met een bril.

  • Inscriptions / marks

    collector's mark: Lugt 2228

Creation

  • Creation

    • printmaker: Ludwig von Zumbusch (mentioned on object), München
    • after design by Ludwig von Zumbusch (mentioned on object), München
    • printer (person): Wolf & Sohn, dr. C. (mentioned on object), München
    • publisher: Georg Hirth (mentioned on object), München

  • Dating

    1896

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    height 635 mm x width 445 mm

This work is about

  • Subject

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    S. Emmering Bequest, Amsterdam

  • Acquisition

    bequest 2000

  • Copyright

    Public domain

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