If you’re a fan of Art Nouveau and looking to add something special to your home decor and craft projects, you’re in for a treat! Die Quelle is a stunning collection of Art Nouveau prints & patterns by the legendary Koloman Moser. You can download these gorgeous designs for free!
What is Die Quelle?
Die Quelle (which translates to “The Source”) is a book of ornamental designs for flat surfaces created by Koloman Moser between 1900 and 1902. It’s filled with intricate, flowing patterns, all crafted in the signature style of Art Nouveau, with its love of nature, fluid lines, and organic forms.
But what makes these designs pop is Moser’s vibrant use of colour. The patterns practically leap off the page, from deep reds to bold blues and rich greens. His clever mix of natural motifs with bright, punchy tones gives each design a dynamic energy that feels modern and timeless.
Whether you’re imagining these patterns on textiles or wallpapers, they add a burst of life to any project! I can’t wait to use these patterns myself. They are just so exquisite, and I’m so excited to have come across them.
Who Was Koloman Moser?
Koloman Moser was an Austrian artist and designer and one of the leading figures of the Vienna Secession movement. This movement was about breaking away from traditional art styles and embracing new, more expressive approaches.
Along with Gustav Klimt, Moser co-founded the Wiener Werkstätte (Vienna Workshop), which was all about high-quality, handcrafted design. Their goal was to merge fine art with the practical aspects of design—so that art could be part of everyday life.
Moser’s work in Die Quelle shows off his versatility. He had a knack for blending flowing, organic forms with sharp, clean geometric elements, which was quite ahead of its time. His designs still feel fresh today and fit perfectly with modern interiors, craft projects, or DIY décor.
The Art Nouveau Prints to Download
Die Quelle is in the public domain, and I can share these stunning designs with you as free downloads. Whether you want to use them for crafting, home decor, or to admire, these patterns are perfect for adding that timeless Art Nouveau flair to your projects.
Click on the title above the pattern you want. Then save or print it. The prints are excellent for artistic reference, decoupage, homemade cards, or chic wall art.
Art Nouveau Pattern Prints 1-10
Plate 2: Star Flower Book End Paper
The abstract geometric pattern of diamonds, hearts, and flowers in black and gold on cream creates a kaleidoscope effect.
Plate 3: Moon Blossom Woven Upholstery Fabric Maquette
Art Nouveau print of an abstract pattern of shell, leaf, and bean-shaped motifs in turquoise and orange-red.
Plate 4: Danube Wave Wall Decoration for a Bathroom
Large wave motif in brown and chartreuse in text box across top. Abstract crouching mermaids facing in alternating directions in brown and chartreuse.
Plate 5: Scylla Wall Decoration
Art nouveau print of stylized leaves in brown, purple, orange and cream.
Print 6: Rose Bower Colour Stencil
Two vertical rose garlands are red and pink with maroon and red leaf patterns.
Plate 8: Printed Silk Love Wings
Long, narrow, stylized blue leaves and red stamens in turquoise and persimmon.
Stylized cattails and leaves in chartreuse and brown.
Plate 10: Zephyrus Printed Silk
A pattern of split seed pod-like forms in purple, brown and orange.
Art Nouveau Plates 11-20
Print 11: A Thousand Ravens Book End Paper
The pattern of geometrically designed birds is in grey and red outline.
Print 12: Golden Butterfly Wallpaper
A vertical design of abstract butterflies in gold and black alternating with a black and white undulating checked pattern.
Print 13: Neptune Woven Floor Covering
Abstract swirling motif in grey and orange-red. Stylized sea plant motif in orange-red on either side of the title in oval text block.
Print 14: Little Wishing Hat Woven In Two Colours
Stylized brown bovine head in circle upper right—abstract elongated pale green and brown pod shapes.
Print 15: Eurystheus Floor Covering
Alternating circle, triangle and ribbon motifs in purple and orange on cream ground.
Pale red and cream flowers on a brown wave-patterned background.
Print 17: Goldfish Wall Hanging
Vertical stripes of reciprocal gold and black fish with stripes of circles and dots in gold and black.
Print 18: Arachne Upholstery Fabric
Repeating fantastic organic patterns in turquoise and orange.
Print 19: Agahippe Stencilled Wall Decoration
Design of stylized leaves and berries in brown and pale green.
Abstract bird faces in purple and orange on the purple and cream-stippled background.
Art Nouveau Patterns 21-30
Plate 21: Red Berries Silk Weaving
Alternating red berry clusters and grey leaves.
Plate 22: A Mary’s Day Decorated Paper
Stylized birds in alternating gold and black “flying” towards the right.
Plate 23: Silvanus Printed Fabric
Abstract orange and cream leaf pattern with turquoise between.
Plate 24: Madame Nolda, Woven Wall Hanging
Stylized palm fronds in pale green and brown.
Vertical rows of “butterfly women” with purple and cream stars on maroon and mustard ground.
Print 26: Aricola Floor Covering
Print 27: December Wall Decoration
Vertical rows of women’s heads in black in profile left with triangle motifs between in gold and black.
Plate 28: Phantasus Floor Covering
Abstract floral motifs in circles in orange-red and turquoise with bean-shape motifs between.
Stylized seaweed and bubbles in pale green on horizontal brown stripes.
The Art Nouveau Context
Art nouveau, or “New Art,” emerged at the turn of the 20th century as a response to the more rigid, industrial designs of the time. Artists were inspired by nature, curved lines, floral patterns, and an overall sense of fluidity. It was all about creating something beautiful and functional and not just limited to painting. This movement touched architecture, furniture, ceramics, and even jewellery.
Koloman Moser is one of the many influential artists who helped shape Art Nouveau. Other notable names featured on Pictureboxblue include:
- Maurice Pillard Verneuil: Known for his stunning decorative designs inspired by plants, animals, and marine life. His work shares that same Art Nouveau love for organic forms.
- Alphonse Mucha: Perhaps the most famous Art Nouveau artist, Mucha’s flowing, ethereal depictions of women are instantly recognizable and remain popular in prints and posters today.
- E.A. Seguy: Seguy’s fascination with insects and butterflies makes his vibrant pochoir prints a true celebration of nature’s beauty. His intricate patterns capture the spirit of Art Nouveau.
- Gisbert Combaz: Known for his poster art and work with Japanese-inspired designs, Combaz’s art uniquely blends Art Nouveau stylization and exotic influences.
Each of these artists, like Moser, embraced the Art Nouveau ethos of combining beauty and utility. They worked across various media, making their designs as at home in the everyday world as in galleries.
Other Pattern Collections
If you’re into retro patterns, Pictureboxblue has plenty more to explore! Be sure to check out William Morris’s stunning floral designs from the Arts and Crafts movement, which laid the groundwork for Art Nouveau.
For something even older, dive into Owen Jones’s Grammar of Ornament, which features incredible patterns from all over the world and across different civilizations—including beautiful traditional Chinese designs.
Also, don’t miss the fantastic collections of traditional Japanese patterns, such as those from Shin Bijutsukai and Watanabe Seitei.
If you love colour and design, you’ll also want to check out this great collection of colour and pattern charts!
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