Description: (Artist)
Richard Teschner was a key figure in the Viennese Art Nouveau movement and a prominent member of the Wiener Werkstätte. He was known for his work as a puppeteer and for introducing Javanese myth theater to European audiences. Teschner was a versatile artist, working as a painter, graphic artist, sculptor, and puppeteer. He created innovative puppet theaters like the Figurenspiegel, designing puppets, stage technology, composing music, and crafting elaborate costumes. His legacy lives on, with the Figurenspiegel being preserved at the Austrian Theatre Museum. Teschner's artistic talents also extended to paintings, sculptures, book illustrations, and collaborations in film.