Examples of Chinese ornament, Pl.08
1867
Though associated with the Gothic Revival movement, Welsh architect Owen Jones looked globally for inspiration in his 1867 book *Examples of Chinese Ornament*. This vibrant plate bursts with a turquoise background tangled in lush green vines and blooming red flowers, showcasing the intricate beauty of Chinese decorative arts. A structured border of geometric shapes and scrolling pink motifs on the left contrasts with the wilder floral field on the right, separated by a bold red and blue line. Jones was obsessed with cataloging patterns to teach designers, hoping to elevate Victorian taste by bringing global beauty into everyday objects.
- Technique
- Chromolithograph
- Material
- paper
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