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Their pointed hats are decorated with a dark, stippled pattern, while their footwear consists of a simple black-and-white checkerboard motif. These graphic elements reflect the broader aesthetic concerns of the Wiener Werkstätte, where Moser sought to unify fine art with functional design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures possess a sharp, angular quality, typical of Moser's graphic work from this period. The text, 'BRRR VIER HEXEN', is integrated into the lower portion of the composition with a hand-drawn, sans-serif typeface that complements the starkness of the figures. By stripping away unnecessary detail, Moser focuses on the interplay of shape and pattern. This work demonstrates his ability to balance playful narrative content with the rigorous formal discipline associated with the Secessionist movement. The print captures a moment of lighthearted creativity from an artist otherwise occupied with complex architectural and decorative commissions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/illustration-for-die-traumenden-knaben-oskar-kokoschka\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eIllustration for Die Traumenden Knaben by Oskar Kokoschka\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/there-was-a-young-lady-whose-bonnet-edward-lear\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThere was a Young Lady whose bonnet by Edward Lear\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/collections\/koloman-moser\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eKoloman Moser prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Koloman Moser","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59460280844623,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59460314628431,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59460314661199,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59460314693967,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59460314726735,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59460314759503,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59460314792271,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59460314825039,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59460314857807,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59460314890575,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59460314923343,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59460314956111,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Picture-book-for-the-niece-of-Ditha-Mautner-von-Markhof_Poster_CompositorV1_1792306355133.jpg?v=1794351140","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/picture-book-for-the-niece-of-ditha-mautner-von-markhof-koloman-moser","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}