Examples of Chinese ornament, Pl.69
1867
Though Owen Jones is famous for his Gothic Revival architecture, he was basically the 19th-century equivalent of a design influencer obsessed with global patterns. This vibrant plate comes from his legendary book 'The Grammar of Ornament', showcasing Chinese floral motifs with swirling green vines and bold pink lotuses. Jones was a radical thinker who hated fake 3D effects, insisting that decoration should be flat and honest—a philosophy that helped birth modern graphic design. It’s a colorful snapshot of the Victorian fascination with Eastern aesthetics.
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- Chromolithograph
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