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.
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.
