Suggestions for Fabrics and Carpets Pl.11
1923
Step into the roaring twenties with this explosive design by Emile-Allain Séguy, created to inspire the fashion and interior designers of 1923 Paris. The composition is split into two distinct worlds: a chaotic, purple-and-yellow floral burst on top that looks like stylized pinecones or sea urchins, and a sunny, tropical garden of green and blue leaves below. These patterns were part of a famous portfolio called 'Suggestions pour étoffes et tapis,' meant to show manufacturers how to use bold, modern colors for fabrics and carpets. While often linked to the tail end of Art Nouveau, this bold, geometric abstraction is a perfect snapshot of the emerging Art Deco style.
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