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Floral Motif Collection

The floral motif has captivated artists and designers throughout history, leaving its delicate imprint on various forms of art across different continents

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Iznik tiles in Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Iznik tiles in Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Poetry, from an Album of Poems, Graphite Drawings & Watercolours, c. 1828

Poetry, from an Album of Poems, Graphite Drawings & Watercolours, c. 1828
XYC286282 Poetry, from an Album of Poems, Graphite Drawings & Watercolours, c.1828 (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Tile mosaic on Palau de La Musica

Tile mosaic on Palau de La Musica, La Ribera District, City of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Red poppy motif, Folio from the Small Clive Album, Dated 1674-1675. Creator: Unknown

Red poppy motif, Folio from the Small Clive Album, Dated 1674-1675. Creator: Unknown
Red poppy motif, Folio from the Small Clive Album (image 3 of 5), Dated 1674-1675

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Pink lilies and red poppy motif, Folio from the Small Clive Album, Dated 1674-1675. Creator: Unknown

Pink lilies and red poppy motif, Folio from the Small Clive Album, Dated 1674-1675. Creator: Unknown
Pink lilies and red poppy motif, Folio from the Small Clive Album (image 2 of 5), Dated 1674-1675

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Pink lily motif, Folio from the Small Clive Album, Dated 1674-1675. Creator: Unknown

Pink lily motif, Folio from the Small Clive Album, Dated 1674-1675. Creator: Unknown
Pink lily motif, Folio from the Small Clive Album (image 5 of 5), Dated 1674-1675

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Contemplative Man Seated on a Terrace, Folio from the Small Clive Album, Dated 1674-1675

Contemplative Man Seated on a Terrace, Folio from the Small Clive Album, Dated 1674-1675. Creator: Unknown
Contemplative Man Seated on a Terrace, Folio from the Small Clive Album (image 1 of 5), Dated 1674-1675

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Cover design for: Hall Caine, The Lost Son (The Prodigal Son), c

Cover design for: Hall Caine, The Lost Son (The Prodigal Son), c. 1904-1919, 1904-c.1919 or earlier. Creator: Anon
Cover design for "The Lost Son" (The Prodigal Son) by Hall Caine, c. 1904-1919, 1904-c.1919 or earlier. Book title in a rectangular frame with stylized leaf and floral motifs

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Plate, c. 1938. Creator: Byron Dingman

Plate, c. 1938. Creator: Byron Dingman
Plate, c. 1938

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: A Couple on a Terrace Surrounded by Attendants and Musicians, 18th Century. Creator: Unknown

A Couple on a Terrace Surrounded by Attendants and Musicians, 18th Century. Creator: Unknown
A Couple on a Terrace Surrounded by Attendants and Musicians, 18th Century

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Untitled Valentine (Flowers), 1840/50. Creator: Unknown

Untitled Valentine (Flowers), 1840/50. Creator: Unknown
Untitled Valentine (Flowers), 1840/50

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Untitled Valentine (Flowers), 1840/50. Creator: Unknown

Untitled Valentine (Flowers), 1840/50. Creator: Unknown
Untitled Valentine (Flowers), 1840/50

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Pa. German Butter Mold, c. 1941. Creator: Henry Zwysen

Pa. German Butter Mold, c. 1941. Creator: Henry Zwysen
Pa. German Butter Mold, c. 1941

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Chest, c. 1936. Creator: Leon Witt

Chest, c. 1936. Creator: Leon Witt
Chest, c. 1936

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Coverlet, c. 1940. Creator: Sarah F. Williams

Coverlet, c. 1940. Creator: Sarah F. Williams
Coverlet, c. 1940

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Mold, 1937. Creator: John Wilkes

Mold, 1937. Creator: John Wilkes
Mold, 1937

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Zoar Butter Mold, c. 1939. Creator: John Wilkes

Zoar Butter Mold, c. 1939. Creator: John Wilkes
Zoar Butter Mold, c. 1939

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Head Pad, c. 1937. Creator: John Wilkes

Head Pad, c. 1937. Creator: John Wilkes
Head Pad, c. 1937

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Butter Molds, 1939. Creator: Harvey Beck

Butter Molds, 1939. Creator: Harvey Beck
Butter Molds, 1939

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Chest, 1935/1942. Creator: Thomas Watts

Chest, 1935/1942. Creator: Thomas Watts
Chest, 1935/1942

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Jar, 1935/1942. Creator: Charlotte Sperber

Jar, 1935/1942. Creator: Charlotte Sperber
Jar, 1935/1942

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Applique Quilt, c. 1936. Creator: Mildred Prince

Applique Quilt, c. 1936. Creator: Mildred Prince
Applique Quilt, c. 1936

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Woven Coverlet, c. 1937. Creator: Theodore Pfitzer

Woven Coverlet, c. 1937. Creator: Theodore Pfitzer
Woven Coverlet, c. 1937

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Door Knocker, c. 1936. Creator: Edgar L. Pearce

Door Knocker, c. 1936. Creator: Edgar L. Pearce
Door Knocker, c. 1936

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Card Table, 1936. Creator: Florence Neal

Card Table, 1936. Creator: Florence Neal
Card Table, 1936

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Painted Wooden Chest or Casket, c. 1939. Creator: Roy Moon

Painted Wooden Chest or Casket, c. 1939. Creator: Roy Moon
Painted Wooden Chest or Casket, c. 1939

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Coverlet, c. 1939. Creator: Florence Milto

Coverlet, c. 1939. Creator: Florence Milto
Coverlet, c. 1939

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Painted Chest, c. 1937. Creator: Sumner Merrill

Painted Chest, c. 1937. Creator: Sumner Merrill
Painted Chest, c. 1937

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Comb and Brush Case, c. 1940. Creator: J. Herman McCollum

Comb and Brush Case, c. 1940. Creator: J. Herman McCollum
Comb and Brush Case, c. 1940

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Wallpaper, 1935/1942. Creator: Sidney Liswood

Wallpaper, 1935/1942. Creator: Sidney Liswood
Wallpaper, 1935/1942

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Wallpaper, 1935/1942. Creator: Sidney Liswood

Wallpaper, 1935/1942. Creator: Sidney Liswood
Wallpaper, 1935/1942

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Wall Paper, c. 1936. Creator: Sidney Liswood

Wall Paper, c. 1936. Creator: Sidney Liswood
Wall Paper, c. 1936

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin

Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin
Colcha, 1935/1942

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Sheet with overall pattern of flowers and dots, 19th century. Creator: Anon

Sheet with overall pattern of flowers and dots, 19th century. Creator: Anon
Sheet with overall pattern of flowers and dots, 19th century

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Silver Teapot, c. 1936. Creator: Hester Duany

Silver Teapot, c. 1936. Creator: Hester Duany
Silver Teapot, c. 1936

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Iron Stand, c. 1941. Creator: Elmo Fleming

Iron Stand, c. 1941. Creator: Elmo Fleming
Iron Stand, c. 1941

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Painted Chest, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin

Painted Chest, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin
Painted Chest, 1935/1942

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin

Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin
Colcha, 1935/1942

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin

Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin
Colcha, 1935/1942

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Detail of Bedspread Pattern, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin

Detail of Bedspread Pattern, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin
Detail of Bedspread Pattern, 1935/1942

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin

Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin
Colcha, 1935/1942

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Colcha Plate, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin

Colcha Plate, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin
Colcha Plate, 1935/1942

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin

Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin
Colcha, 1935/1942

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin

Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin
Colcha, 1935/1942

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin

Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin
Colcha, 1935/1942

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin

Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin
Colcha, 1935/1942

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin

Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin
Colcha, 1935/1942

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin

Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin
Colcha, 1935/1942




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The floral motif has captivated artists and designers throughout history, leaving its delicate imprint on various forms of art across different continents. From the intricate Iznik tiles adorning the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, Turkey, to the ethereal watercolor paintings found in an Album of Poems from 1828 Europe, this timeless design element continues to inspire awe. In Palau de La Musica's tile mosaic, vibrant flowers bloom with a vivacity that enchants all who behold it. Meanwhile, an unknown creator weaves a tapestry of blossoms into a coverlet crafted in New York during 1855. The facade of Casa Jaume Sahis stands as a testament to modernist architecture in Barcelona's Eixample neighborhood while incorporating elements reminiscent of nature's beauty. Jan Collaert I showcases his artistic prowess through designs for pendants adorned with vegetal-arabesque motifs before 1573. These intricate patterns intertwine flora and architectural elements seamlessly, creating stunning pieces that transcend time. Isabella Catanea Parasole captures the essence of poetry within her work titled Teatro delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne. . Page 9 (recto) from 1616. Even beyond traditional art forms, the floral motif finds its place in unexpected realms such as bullfighting scenes depicted by anonymous creators between ca. 1850-80. In Suerte X, a torero prepares to face the mighty bull with grace and precision while surrounded by symbolic blooms representing life's fragility and strength. Whether gracing palaces or pendant designs, covering beds or inspiring modernist facades – the floral motif remains an enduring symbol of nature's elegance and human creativity entwined harmoniously together throughout history.