RACINET ORNEMENT POLYCHROME 95 18th century Rococo arts patterns motifs c1885
Artist/engraver/cartographer: Albert Charles Auguste Racinet. Lithography by Painleve. Provenance: "L'Ornement Polychrome"; publié sous la direction de M. A. Racinet; published by Librairie de Firmin-Didot et Cie, Paris, Troisième edition. Type: Antique chromolithographic plate. Racinet's fabulous "l'Ornement Polychrome" showcased, through an extensive series of fine chromolithographs, the development of the decorative arts and ornamental pattern work since early times. The plates depicted decorative patterns, designs and motifs, taken from interiors, ceramics, fabrics, manuscripts, frescos, mosaics and architectural features. They covered diverse historical periods and cultures from around the world. Racinet intended his work to serve as inspiration for interior designers and decorators.
Size: 3316px × 4464px
Location: Decorative
Photo credit: © Antiqua Print Gallery / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No
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