The Dekorative Vorbilder, was a decorative arts periodical published by Julius Hoffman in Stuttgart, Germany from 1890 until the late 1920s. The series featured work from a variety of artists, and it was described by the press as “a compilation of figurative representations, applied-art embellishments, plastic ornaments, decorative animal and plant studies, allegories, trophies, heraldic motifs, club insignias, coats of arms for guilds, festive ornaments, etc.” Other titles by Julius Hoffman include Der Moderne Stil, or “The Modern Style” a periodical printed from 1899-1905, and Die Kupferstiche des Meisters, “The Engravings of the Masters” published in 1911.
The Dekorative Vorbilder was issued in monthly installments, and I chose illustrations from 1898. The series is very similar to my last staff pick, the Das Farbige Malerbuch, which was published in Germany in 1901. What can I say? I’ve been on a major Art Nouveau kick lately. Both feature so many gorgeous illustrations.
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