I could find no extensive biographical information on Moll on the first few pages of a Google search. But you can glimpse his career by linking here, here and here.
As this Wikipedia entry indicates, the Vienna Secession was essentially a rejection of, or rebellion against, the academic traditions and organizations of the city. But it did not promulgate any particular replacement style: Secession artists were basically free to do what they wished.
In Moll's case, this was to paint slightly simplified landscapes and townscapes, though his earlier paintings (and a fair number of Secession-era works) were traditional in style. He also seems to have followed his almost exact contemporary and fellow-Secessionist Gustav Klimt's landscape preference for square canvasses. Not having seen it in person, I'm not sure if I can call Moll's art great, but most of what I've found on the Web seems competently done and pleasing.
I already know Moll's house interiors, often including his wife or some other important person. But his landscapes are surprisingly lovely. The twilight and winter scenes are very inviting.
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ReplyDeletePlease, would anyone know where to get Carl Moll prints? I lived in Grizing for 17+ years and would love “A View of Grinzing” or something similar from the area. Thankful for any thoughts!
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