Antique 1856 PERSIAN DECORATIVE Art Chromolithograph retailer Bookplate Owen Jones Grammar of ORNAMENT Print Interior Design Reference

retailer An original rare antique chromolithographic folio plate from:

The Grammar of Ornament

By Owen Jones

Published by Day & Son 1856

Plt. XLVII

PERSIAN No.4


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'The Grammar of Ornament' was the masterpiece of Owen Jones (1809-1874), a London based architect of Welsh descent and one of the most influential design theorists of his time.

Following studies at the Royal Academy Schools and an apprenticeship with architect Louis Vuillamy (1791-1871) Jones set out on a Grand Tour of the Continent. He met the French architect Jules Goury who was studying the use of polychromy ( The use of
paint and colour to enhance architecture and statuary) by the ancient Greeks.

The standards of colour printing at the time were not sophisticated enough to do justice to the intricate studies, and so, at great personal expense Jones printed the works himself. In collaboration with the lithographers Day & Son using the new process of chromolithography. This elaborate method of printing required great precision and required up to 20 separate lithographic stones and drawings, one for each colour.

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This is a wonderful floral chromolithograph produced by Owen Jones depicting Persian decorative design motifs.

These books are very rare and this loose folio print was part of an original volume.

Condition: very good.Commensurate to age. Image is in perfect condition and any light surface damage is confined to the border margins. Perfect for mounting and/or framing. Please refer to my photos. This chromolithograph is guaranteed over 100 years old.

Please note the card mount frame is not included and it is only the print for sale. For shipping purposes the print will be sent rolled and sealed in a tube. I have used the mount to illustrate how beautiful it would look framed.

Dimensions approx: 23cm X 33cm
( 9" X 13.5" )


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