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Cossmann, AlfredCossmann, Alfred, b. Graz (Styria), Oct. 2, 1870, d. Vienna, March 31, 1951, graphic artist; revived the art of copper engraving and wrote the book "Magie des Kupferstiches" (1947); taught at the School of Graphic Arts in Vienna. Works: 205 bookplates and commercial art, stamps; illustrations of poetry by G. Keller. Literature: A. C., Ein Wr. Künstlerleben, 1945; J. Reisinger, Die Kupferstecher der C.-Schule, 1950; J. Reisinger, Werkverzeichnis A. C., 1954; F. Kaindl (ed.), A. C., exhibition catalogue, Nö. Dokumentationszentrum für Moderne Kunst, St. Pölten, 1995.
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