Fantastic Ornament: French Color Design

By Dover

Derived from a one-of-a-kind, hand-painted studio sourcebook of the early 1900s, the patterns in this stunning collection combine to form a treasury of bold, colorful designs. These images have never before appeared in print, and this compilation affords users a unique selection of remarkably brilliant motifs. Originating in Lyon, France's long-time silk capital, the patterns were created by anonymous designers for the embellishment of fabrics. Predominantly florals and foliates, these decorative figures pulse with brilliant colors -- vivid scarlets, muted olives, pearly grays, salmon pinks, and other dazzling hues. Rendered in a full-page format, the designs are ideal for use in modern textiles, graphics, and a host of other art and craft projects. Their timeless beauty assures their ongoing value as a source of inspiration and royalty-free material for artists, designers, decorators, textile makers, and crafters.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486822958
• ISBN13: 9780486822952
• Release Date: June 2018
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.2" x 10.7"