Model in geborduurde jas van de Wiener Werkstätte 1920 - 1930

This photograph of a model in an embroidered coat was made by Rudolf Jobst. It is a small photograph, capturing a moment of Viennese fashion. The pale tones create a sense of nostalgia, as though time has faded its vibrancy. The embroidered jacket she is wearing is really something: it has a dense overall pattern, that seems to be a combination of art nouveau motifs with something more abstract. The detail is so intriguing, it leads my eye to wander, as though it is a map waiting to be deciphered. It makes me think about Hilma af Klint, who was using symbolic imagery at this time. Ultimately, this photograph, with its emphasis on ornamentation and surface design, suggests that art is not just about representation, but about creating visually rich experiences. Like the paintings of Gustav Klimt, this piece celebrates the beauty of the decorative arts and the power of the surface to enchant and captivate.