Indian No.5
1856
Step into the Victorian design boom with this lush plate from Owen Jones's 1856 masterpiece, The Grammar of Ornament. Jones was essentially the Pinterest of the 19th century, cataloging global patterns to inspire designers, and this 'Indian No. 5' captures the intricate beauty of Indian textile and carpet traditions. The design bursts with symmetrical floral motifs in pinks and blues against a deep green field, all held together by bold, winding red borders. It’s a visual feast that shows how Western artists were obsessed with Eastern aesthetics during the Industrial Revolution.
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- Chromolithograph
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- Paper
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