Elves

Explore Raphael Kirchner’s ‘Elves’ (1903) – a striking Art Nouveau lithograph depicting a haunting nude figure. Discover its symbolism & unique style at the Kunsthistorisches Museum.


Raphael Kirchner (1875 - 1917)

Raphael Kirchner (1875-1917) was a Viennese visionary and illustrator known for his ‘Kirchner Girls’ – alluring figures & Japanese influences, pioneering the pin-up aesthetic.