Maximilian von Spaun: Pioneer of Art Nouveau Glass Maximilian Ritter von Spaun (1856-1908) stands as a monumental figure in the annals of Art Nouveau glass art, inextricably linked to the legacy of Johann Loetz Witwe and recognized globally for his transformative contributions to decorative arts at the turn of the century. Born in Kloster Mühle, Croatia – now Slovenia – Spaun’s artistic journey began amidst Austro-Hungarian imperial ambitions, shaping him into a visionary craftsman deeply attuned to the burgeoning aesthetic currents of his time. His association with Loetz Witwe wasn't merely…