L’harmonie des couleurs Pl.080
1880
Think of this as a 19th-century cheat sheet for interior design! Published in Paris in 1880, this plate comes from Édouard Guichard’s book *L'Harmonie des Couleurs* (The Harmony of Colors). It specifically illustrates a 'harmony of contrast,' showing how deep forest greens and dusty mauves can be elegantly balanced by a central strip of pale ochre. The text at the bottom reveals its practical purpose: it was a research guide for assembling fabrics, helping decorators of the era create stylish, clashing-free upholstery and curtains for the fashionable Parisian home.
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