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Floral Motif Collection (#2)

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: 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: Majolica Pitcher, 1940. Creator: Vina Dishon

Majolica Pitcher, 1940. Creator: Vina Dishon
Majolica Pitcher, 1940

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Buttermold, c. 1939. Creator: Don Cecilio

Buttermold, c. 1939. Creator: Don Cecilio
Buttermold, c. 1939

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Teapot (Detail), c. 1936. Creator: Clayton Braun

Teapot (Detail), c. 1936. Creator: Clayton Braun
Teapot (Detail), c. 1936

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Iron Gate and Fence, c. 1936. Creator: Lucien Verbeke

Iron Gate and Fence, c. 1936. Creator: Lucien Verbeke
Iron Gate and Fence, c. 1936

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Wrought Iron Gate and Fence, c. 1936. Creator: Lucien Verbeke

Wrought Iron Gate and Fence, c. 1936. Creator: Lucien Verbeke
Wrought Iron Gate and Fence, c. 1936

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Pa. German Flatiron Holder, c. 1938. Creator: Salvatore Borrazzo

Pa. German Flatiron Holder, c. 1938. Creator: Salvatore Borrazzo
Pa. German Flatiron Holder, c. 1938

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Flat Iron Holder, c. 1937. Creator: Salvatore Borrazzo

Flat Iron Holder, c. 1937. Creator: Salvatore Borrazzo
Flat Iron Holder, c. 1937

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Flat Iron Holder, c. 1937. Creator: Salvatore Borrazzo

Flat Iron Holder, c. 1937. Creator: Salvatore Borrazzo
Flat Iron Holder, c. 1937

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Beaded Robe, 1935/1942. Creator: Mary Berner

Beaded Robe, 1935/1942. Creator: Mary Berner
Beaded Robe, 1935/1942

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Perforated Rosette, 1938. Creator: Edward Unger

Perforated Rosette, 1938. Creator: Edward Unger
Perforated Rosette, 1938

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Embroidered Footstool Cover, c. 1938. Creator: Edward Unger

Embroidered Footstool Cover, c. 1938. Creator: Edward Unger
Embroidered Footstool Cover, c. 1938

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Hooked Rug, c. 1938. Creator: Alfonso Umana

Hooked Rug, c. 1938. Creator: Alfonso Umana
Hooked Rug, c. 1938

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Bandbox, c. 1937. Creator: Alfonso Umana

Bandbox, c. 1937. Creator: Alfonso Umana
Bandbox, c. 1937

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Jug, probably 1938. Creator: Anne Nemtzoff

Jug, probably 1938. Creator: Anne Nemtzoff
Jug, probably 1938

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Jug, c. 1939. Creator: Anne Nemtzoff

Jug, c. 1939. Creator: Anne Nemtzoff
Jug, c. 1939

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Jug, c. 1940. Creator: Anne Nemtzoff

Jug, c. 1940. Creator: Anne Nemtzoff
Jug, c. 1940

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Jar, 1939. Creator: Anne Nemtzoff

Jar, 1939. Creator: Anne Nemtzoff
Jar, 1939

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Jug, c. 1939. Creator: Anne Nemtzoff

Jug, c. 1939. Creator: Anne Nemtzoff
Jug, c. 1939

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Embroidered Coverlet, c. 1936. Creator: Mae A. Clarke

Embroidered Coverlet, c. 1936. Creator: Mae A. Clarke
Embroidered Coverlet, c. 1936

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Coverlet, 1935/1942. Creator: Mae A. Clarke

Coverlet, 1935/1942. Creator: Mae A. Clarke
Coverlet, 1935/1942

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Pa. German Bean Pot with Lid, c. 1941. Creator: Henrietta S. Bukill

Pa. German Bean Pot with Lid, c. 1941. Creator: Henrietta S. Bukill
Pa. German Bean Pot with Lid, c. 1941

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo... page 3 (verso), 1563. Creator: Matteo Pagano

Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo... page 3 (verso), 1563. Creator: Matteo Pagano
Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo... page 3 (verso), 1563

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Design for a Gilt Leather Panel, ca. 1660-70. Creator: Anon

Design for a Gilt Leather Panel, ca. 1660-70. Creator: Anon
Design for a Gilt Leather Panel, ca. 1660-70

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

Sheet with overall floral and vine pattern with dots, 19th century. Creator: Anon
Sheet with overall floral and vine pattern with dots, 19th century

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Sheet with overall floral pattern, 19th century. Creator: Anon

Sheet with overall floral pattern, 19th century. Creator: Anon
Sheet with overall floral pattern, 19th century

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Sheet with overall dot, floral, and vine pattern, 19th century. Creator: Anon

Sheet with overall dot, floral, and vine pattern, 19th century. Creator: Anon
Sheet with overall dot, floral, and vine pattern, 19th century

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Sheet with overall floral and dot pattern, 19th century. Creator: Anon

Sheet with overall floral and dot pattern, 19th century. Creator: Anon
Sheet with overall floral and dot pattern, 19th century

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Sheet with overall leaf, flower, and stripe pattern, 19th century. Creator: Anon

Sheet with overall leaf, flower, and stripe pattern, 19th century. Creator: Anon
Sheet with overall leaf, flower, and stripe pattern, 19th century

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Sheet with overall pattern of pink flowers with blue centers, 19th century. Creator: Anon

Sheet with overall pattern of pink flowers with blue centers, 19th century. Creator: Anon
Sheet with overall pattern of pink flowers with blue centers, 19th century

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Sheet with an overall floral pattern, 19th century. Creator: Anon

Sheet with an overall floral pattern, 19th century. Creator: Anon
Sheet with an overall floral pattern, 19th century

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Hand-Painted Wall, c. 1938. Creator: Martin Partyka

Hand-Painted Wall, c. 1938. Creator: Martin Partyka
Hand-Painted Wall, c. 1938

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Hand-Painted Wall, c. 1939. Creator: Martin Partyka

Hand-Painted Wall, c. 1939. Creator: Martin Partyka
Hand-Painted Wall, c. 1939

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Hand Painted Wall (Detail), c. 1939. Creator: Martin Partyka

Hand Painted Wall (Detail), c. 1939. Creator: Martin Partyka
Hand Painted Wall (Detail), c. 1939

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Wall Paper ('The Cherry Boy'), c. 1937. Creator: A. Zimet. Wall Paper ('The Cherry Boy'), c. 1937

Wall Paper ("The Cherry Boy"), c. 1937. Creator: A. Zimet. Wall Paper ("The Cherry Boy"), c. 1937
Wall Paper ("The Cherry Boy"), c. 1937

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Applique and Patchwork Quilt, c. 1939. Creator: A. Zimet

Applique and Patchwork Quilt, c. 1939. Creator: A. Zimet
Applique and Patchwork Quilt, c. 1939

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Whale Oil Lamp, c. 1940. Creator: George Yanosko

Whale Oil Lamp, c. 1940. Creator: George Yanosko
Whale Oil Lamp, c. 1940

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Caswell Carpet, c. 1939. Creator: Charlotte Winter

Caswell Carpet, c. 1939. Creator: Charlotte Winter
Caswell Carpet, c. 1939

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Coverlet, c. 1940. Creator: Charlotte Winter

Coverlet, c. 1940. Creator: Charlotte Winter
Coverlet, c. 1940

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Crazy Quilt, c. 1938. Creator: Charlotte Winter

Crazy Quilt, c. 1938. Creator: Charlotte Winter
Crazy Quilt, c. 1938

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Highboy-front and Side Views, c. 1936. Creator: Fred Weiss

Highboy-front and Side Views, c. 1936. Creator: Fred Weiss
Highboy-front and Side Views, c. 1936

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Highboy, c. 1936. Creator: Fred Weiss

Highboy, c. 1936. Creator: Fred Weiss
Highboy, c. 1936

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Bedcover (Friendship Quilt) (Unfinished), United States, 1848. Creator: Unknown

Bedcover (Friendship Quilt) (Unfinished), United States, 1848. Creator: Unknown
Bedcover (Friendship Quilt) (Unfinished), United States, 1848

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Coverlet, United States, 1850/1900. Creator: Unknown

Coverlet, United States, 1850/1900. Creator: Unknown
Coverlet, United States, 1850/1900




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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.