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Floral Motif Collection (#4)

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: Fragment (Towel or Napkin Ends), Turkey, 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Fragment (Towel or Napkin Ends), Turkey, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Fragment (Towel or Napkin Ends), Turkey, 19th century

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Cover, Turkey, 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Cover, Turkey, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Cover, Turkey, 18th century

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Rug, United States, 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Rug, United States, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Rug, United States, 19th century

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Towel or Napkin, Turkey, 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Towel or Napkin, Turkey, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Towel or Napkin, Turkey, 19th century

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Rug, United States, 1892. Creator: Unknown

Rug, United States, 1892. Creator: Unknown
Rug, United States, 1892

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Rug, United States, 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Rug, United States, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Rug, United States, 19th century

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Cover, Turkey, 17th century. Creator: Unknown

Cover, Turkey, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Cover, Turkey, 17th century

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Rug, United States, 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Rug, United States, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Rug, United States, 19th century

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Cover or Hanging, Turkey, 17th century. Creator: Unknown

Cover or Hanging, Turkey, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Cover or Hanging, Turkey, 17th century

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Rug, United States, 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Rug, United States, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Rug, United States, 19th century

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Cover, Turkey, 17th century. Creator: Unknown

Cover, Turkey, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Cover, Turkey, 17th century

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Rug, United States, 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Rug, United States, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Rug, United States, 19th century

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Fragment (Cushion Cover), Turkey, 1675/1700. Creator: Unknown

Fragment (Cushion Cover), Turkey, 1675/1700. Creator: Unknown
Fragment (Cushion Cover), Turkey, 1675/1700

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Bedcover (North Carolina Lily Quilt), United States, c.1850. Creator: Unknown

Bedcover (North Carolina Lily Quilt), United States, c.1850. Creator: Unknown
Bedcover (North Carolina Lily Quilt), United States, c.1850

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Bedcover Depicting Thirty-four Scenes from the Old and New Testaments, United States, 1880s

Bedcover Depicting Thirty-four Scenes from the Old and New Testaments, United States, 1880s. Creator: Unknown
Bedcover Depicting Thirty-four Scenes from the Old and New Testaments, United States, 1880s

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Fragment (Cover or Turban Cover), Turkey, 17th century. Creator: Unknown

Fragment (Cover or Turban Cover), Turkey, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Fragment (Cover or Turban Cover), Turkey, 17th century

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Panel, United States, 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Panel, United States, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Panel, United States, 19th century

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Cover, Turkey, 17th/18th century. Creator: Unknown

Cover, Turkey, 17th/18th century. Creator: Unknown
Cover, Turkey, 17th/18th century

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Cover, Turkey, 1675/1725. Creator: Unknown

Cover, Turkey, 1675/1725. Creator: Unknown
Cover, Turkey, 1675/1725

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Fragment (Towel), Turkey, 17th century. Creator: Unknown

Fragment (Towel), Turkey, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Fragment (Towel), Turkey, 17th century

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Bed Curtain and Valance, United States, 1750/1800. Creator: Unknown

Bed Curtain and Valance, United States, 1750/1800. Creator: Unknown
Bed Curtain and Valance, United States, 1750/1800

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Coverlet, United States, c. 1845. Creator: Unknown

Coverlet, United States, c. 1845. Creator: Unknown
Coverlet, United States, c. 1845

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Cover, Turkey, 1675/1725. Creator: Unknown

Cover, Turkey, 1675/1725. Creator: Unknown
Cover, Turkey, 1675/1725

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Bedcover (Mosaic or Honeycomb Quilt), United States, 1875/80. Creator: Unknown

Bedcover (Mosaic or Honeycomb Quilt), United States, 1875/80. Creator: Unknown
Bedcover (Mosaic or Honeycomb Quilt), United States, 1875/80

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Cover, Turkey, 1875/1900. Creator: Unknown

Cover, Turkey, 1875/1900. Creator: Unknown
Cover, Turkey, 1875/1900

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Tablecloth or Bedcover, United States, c. 1800. Creator: Unknown

Tablecloth or Bedcover, United States, c. 1800. Creator: Unknown
Tablecloth or Bedcover, United States, c. 1800

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Cushion Cover, Turkey, 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Cushion Cover, Turkey, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Cushion Cover, Turkey, 19th century

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Rug, United States, 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Rug, United States, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Rug, United States, 19th century

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Bedcover (Crazy Quilt), United States, 1875/80. Creator: Unknown

Bedcover (Crazy Quilt), United States, 1875/80. Creator: Unknown
Bedcover (Crazy Quilt), United States, 1875/80

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Cover, Turkey, 1600/1775. Creator: Unknown

Cover, Turkey, 1600/1775. Creator: Unknown
Cover, Turkey, 1600/1775

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Rug, United States, 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Rug, United States, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Rug, United States, 19th century

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Bedcover (Crazy Quilt), United States, 1885. Creator: Unknown

Bedcover (Crazy Quilt), United States, 1885. Creator: Unknown
Bedcover (Crazy Quilt), United States, 1885

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Panel, Turkey, 17th century. Creator: Unknown

Panel, Turkey, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Panel, Turkey, 17th century

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Bedcover (Cockscomb, Rose Tree and Pineapple Quilt), United States, c. 1840. Creator: Unknown

Bedcover (Cockscomb, Rose Tree and Pineapple Quilt), United States, c. 1840. Creator: Unknown
Bedcover (Cockscomb, Rose Tree and Pineapple Quilt), United States, c. 1840

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Rug, United States, late 18th/early 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Rug, United States, late 18th/early 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Rug, United States, late 18th/early 19th century

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Panel, Turkey, 1550/1600. Creator: Unknown

Panel, Turkey, 1550/1600. Creator: Unknown
Panel, Turkey, 1550/1600

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Panel, Turkey, 1575/1600. Creator: Unknown

Panel, Turkey, 1575/1600. Creator: Unknown
Panel, Turkey, 1575/1600

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Panel, Turkey, 17th century. Creator: Unknown

Panel, Turkey, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Panel, Turkey, 17th century

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Cover (possibly Turban Cover), Turkey, 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Cover (possibly Turban Cover), Turkey, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Cover (possibly Turban Cover), Turkey, 18th century

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Rug, United States, 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Rug, United States, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Rug, United States, 19th century

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Cover (possibly Turban Cover), Turkey, 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Cover (possibly Turban Cover), Turkey, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Cover (possibly Turban Cover), Turkey, 18th century

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Panel, United States, 1775/1800. Creator: Unknown

Panel, United States, 1775/1800. Creator: Unknown
Panel, United States, 1775/1800

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Cover, Turkey, 1601/1875. Creator: Unknown

Cover, Turkey, 1601/1875. Creator: Unknown
Cover, Turkey, 1601/1875

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Cover, Turkey, 1575/1625. Creator: Unknown

Cover, Turkey, 1575/1625. Creator: Unknown
Cover, Turkey, 1575/1625

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Panel, United States, 1701/25. Creator: Unknown

Panel, United States, 1701/25. Creator: Unknown
Panel, United States, 1701/25

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Ceremonial Hanging/Shroud (Porisitutu), Indonesia, . Creator: Unknown

Ceremonial Hanging/Shroud (Porisitutu), Indonesia, . Creator: Unknown
Ceremonial Hanging/Shroud (Porisitutu), Indonesia

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Panels, United States, 1725/75. Creator: Unknown

Panels, United States, 1725/75. Creator: Unknown
Panels, United States, 1725/75

Background imageFloral Motif Collection: Sampler, Netherlands, 1843. Creator: Unknown

Sampler, Netherlands, 1843. Creator: Unknown
Sampler, Netherlands, 1843




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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.