Portrait of Carl Moll

Carl Moll Paintings: The 16 Most Famous, Through a Gallery's Eye

Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 20 works by Carl Moll in our catalogue

In short

To the gallery's eye, Carl Moll's most famous painting is The Naschmarkt in Vienna (1894). Interior at the Winter Palace of Prince Eugene of Savoy (1663–1736), Himmelpfortgasse, Vienna (1907) and Santa Maria della Salute, Venice (1923) complete the trio every eye recognises. Of the 20 works by Carl Moll in our catalog, the gallery presents the 16 most famous below, each original with its year, its museum and what makes it unique.

1861 – 1945, Vienna Most works: Wien Museum

The gallery's top 10 Carl Moll paintings

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The Naschmarkt in Vienna (1894) by Carl Moll

The Naschmarkt in Vienna

1894 · Oil On Canvas

Created about 1894, The Naschmarkt in Vienna is an oil on canvas that captures the rhythmic pulse of urban life in Austria. Carl Moll turns his attention to the city's daily commerce, documenting the social and economic interactions that define the public square. The scene focuses on the movement of vendors and customers navigating the market space.

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Interior at the Winter Palace of Prince Eugene of Savoy (1663–1736), Himmelpfortgasse, Vienna (1907) by Carl Moll

Interior at the Winter Palace of Prince Eugene of Savoy (1663–1736), Himmelpfortgasse, Vienna

1907 · Oil

The air within this grand hall feels heavy with the scent of polished wood and old gold. Light spills from unseen sources, catching the sharp edges of crystal chandeliers and dancing across the surface of a dark, reflective floor. Every corner of the room breathes with an aristocratic stillness, as if the very walls are holding their breath. A solitary figure in red stands framed within a distant doorway, a…

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Santa Maria della Salute, Venice (1923) by Carl Moll

Santa Maria della Salute, Venice

1923 · Oil

Santa Maria della Salute, Venice is an oil painting by the Austrian artist Carl Moll. Executed about 1923, the work captures the Santa Maria della Salute basilica situated in Venice, Italy. The piece reflects the artist's engagement with the atmospheric qualities of the Venetian landscape during the early twentieth century.

Carl Moll paintings, ranked 11 to 16

The museums that keep Carl Moll's originals

The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.

Museum City Works by Carl Moll Paintings from this list
Wien Museum, ViennaWien Museum Vienna 1 Drawing-Room in House on the Hohe Warte

Carl Moll, one signature painting per decade

Works per decade

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Carl Moll's paintings: the gallery answers

Which Carl Moll painting is the most famous of all?Reveal the answer

The Naschmarkt in Vienna (1894). Interior at the Winter Palace of Prince Eugene of Savoy (1663–1736), Himmelpfortgasse, Vienna (1907) and Santa Maria della Salute, Venice (1923) come next.

How old was Carl Moll on completing The Naschmarkt in Vienna?Reveal the answer

33 years old: The Naschmarkt in Vienna dates from 1894, and Carl Moll was born in 1861.

Which are Carl Moll's top 10 paintings?Reveal the answer

The Naschmarkt in Vienna, Interior at the Winter Palace of Prince Eugene of Savoy (1663–1736), Himmelpfortgasse, Vienna, Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, Watermill in Goisern (after Emil Jakob Schindler), Mountain Landscape in Fog with Hammerschmiede, Atmospheric Study Evening, Michelhausen (Plankenberg), The Roman Ruin in Schönbrunn, View from Heiligenstadt on the Nußberg, Heldenplatz with Lilac and Small Birch Forest in Evening Light. The ranking above gives each one's year and museum.

How many works did Carl Moll create?Reveal the answer

Our catalog holds 20 works by Carl Moll, dated from 1884 to 1923.

Where do Carl Moll's most famous originals hang?Reveal the answer

Mostly in Wien Museum (Vienna). The museum table above lists them all.

When did Carl Moll create the most famous paintings?Reveal the answer

In 1900s: 6 of the 16 works on this page were made then, Interior at the Winter Palace of Prince Eugene of Savoy (1663–1736), Himmelpfortgasse, Vienna among them.

Which are Carl Moll's earliest and latest famous works?Reveal the answer

On this page, the earliest is Watermill in Goisern (after Emil Jakob Schindler) (1884) and the latest Santa Maria della Salute, Venice (1923).

Which medium did Carl Moll work in most?Reveal the answer

Oil On Canvas, for 2 of the 16 works on this page.

Carl Moll: the artist

Carl Moll: A Pioneer of Austrian Modernism

Early Life and Education

  • Born Carl Julius Rudolf Moll on April 23, 1861, in Vienna, Austria.
  • He received his artistic training at the prestigious Academy of Fine Arts Vienna.
  • Moll studied under Christian Griepenkerl and later with Emil Jakob Schindler, father of Alma Mahler-Werfel.
  • A significant personal event occurred in 1892 when he married Anna von Bergen, Schindler’s widow, following a prior romantic involvement.

Artistic Development and Influences

  • Initially influenced by the atmospheric realism prevalent in Vienna during his early career.
  • Moll embraced the techniques of French Impressionism, particularly Pointillism, which became a defining characteristic of his style.
  • He skillfully integrated Pointillist methods with a meticulous organization of the painting’s surface, creating unique visual effects.
  • His work demonstrates an interest in capturing light and atmosphere, alongside detailed depictions of interiors and landscapes.

The Vienna Secession and Modern Art

  • In 1897, Moll became a founding member of the Vienna Secession, a group of artists who broke away from traditional artistic institutions.
  • He played a crucial role in advocating for modern art exhibitions, notably encouraging the use of the Belvedere Gallery for this purpose in 1903.
  • In 1905, alongside Gustav Klimt, Moll left the Secession, though he remained actively involved in Vienna’s vibrant art scene.
  • He was instrumental in introducing new artistic movements to Vienna, including organizing the first exhibition of Vincent van Gogh's work in the city.

Major Works and Themes

Historical Significance and Legacy

  • Carl Moll was a pivotal figure in the development of Austrian Modernism, bridging the gap between traditional academic painting and avant-garde movements.
  • His contributions to the Vienna Secession helped establish Vienna as a major center for artistic innovation at the turn of the 20th century.
  • Despite his later association with Nazism, his artistic achievements continue to be recognized and appreciated today.
  • In recent years, Moll’s works have achieved record prices at auction, reflecting growing interest in his oeuvre.

Final Years and Death

  • Tragically, Carl Moll committed suicide in Vienna at the end of World War II, along with his daughter Maria and son-in-law Richard Eberstaller.
  • This act occurred as Soviet forces approached the city, and all three had been early supporters of the Nazi party.