Olga Sitte

1884–1919 (age 35)

Biography

Olga Sitte, born 1884, brought a lyrical sensibility to ceramic art, experimenting with glazes that captured light and supervising workshops that nurtured young women in craft traditions.

The quiet strength of her vessels reflected a commitment to marrying utility with beauty, and the Vienna Central Cemetery bears witness to the artist’s enduring presence in the city she celebrated.