Johann’s work is defined by its modernism sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.
Mohnköpfe (Poppyheads) (Dress or Furnishing Fabric)
Designed by Koloman Moser (Austrian, 1868–1918) Produced by Johan Backhausen und Söhne (Austrian, founded 1849) Austria, Vienna
Cry for Help
Designed by Josef Hoffmann (Austrian, 1870–1956) Produced by Johann Backhausen & Söhne (Austrian, 1849-2012) Austria, Vienna
Carpet
Designed by Josef Hoffmann (Austrian, 1870–1956) Executed by Johann H. Backhausen & Söhne Austria, Vienna
Hafis (Dress or Furnishing Fabric)
Designed by Koloman Moser (Austrian, 1868–1918) Produced by Johann Backhausen & Söhne (Austrian, 1849-2012) Austria, Vienna
Tablecloth
Produced by Johan Backhausen & Söhne Austria, Vienna
Pilz (Mushroom) (Dress or Furnishing Fabric)
Panel (Upholstery Fabric)
Furnishing Fabric Titled Cockerels
Designed by Josef Hoffmann (Austrian, 1870–1956) Produced by Johann Backhausen & Söhne (Austria, 1949-2012) Austria, Vienna
Design attributed to Koloman Moser (Austrian,1868–1918) for Wiener Werkstätte (1903–1932) Manufactured by Johan Backhausen & Söhne (Austrian, founded 1849) Vienna, Austria
Curtain Panel
Produced by the Wiener Werkstätte (Vienna, active 1903–1932) Manufactured by Johan Backhausen & Söhne (Austria, 1849-2012) Vienna, Austria
Fragment
Probably designed by circle of Josef Hoffmann (Austrian, 1870-1956) Produced by Johann Backhausen & Söhne (Austrian, 1849-2012) Vienna, Austria
Probably designed by circle of Josef Hoffmann (Austrian, 1870-1956) Possibly manufactured by Johann Backhausen & Söhne (Austrian, 1849-2012) Vienna, Austria
Panel (For a Curtain)
Produced by the Wiener Werkstätte (Vienna, active 1903–1932) Manufactured by Johann Backhausen & Söhne (Austrian, 1849-2012) Vienna, Austria
Fragment (Upholstery Fabric)
Manufactured by Johan Backhausen & Söhne Produced by the Wiener Werkstätte (Vienna, active 1903–1932) Vienna, Austria
The Annunciation
Johann Koerbecke (German, about 1420–1490)
King Vulture
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory (1710–present) Modeled by Johann Joachim Kändler (born Saxony [now Germany], 1706–1775) Meissen, Electorate of Saxony (now Germany)
Needlework Design
Produced by k. und k. Kunststickereischule Austria, Vienna