Floral Motif Collection (#9)

Gros Point Needlework - Flowers, c. 1939. Creators: Ivar Julius, Albert Rudin
Gros Point Needlework - Flowers, c. 1939

Quilt, c. 1937. Creator: William High
Quilt, c. 1937

Painted Chest, 1942. Creator: D. P. Jones
Painted Chest, 1942

Blackwork Designs with Various Mammals and Birds, Plate 5 from a Series of Blackwork... after 1622
Blackwork Designs with Various Mammals and Birds, Plate 5 from a Series of Blackwork Ornaments combined with Figures, Birds, Animals and Flowers, after 1622

Blackwork Designs with Flowers, Plate 6 from a Series of Blackwork Ornaments combine... after 1622
Blackwork Designs with Flowers, Plate 6 from a Series of Blackwork Ornaments combined with Figures, Birds, Animals and Flowers, after 1622

Blackwork Designs with Flowers and Commedia dell Arte Figures, Plate 4 from a Series... after 1622
Blackwork Designs with Flowers and Commedia dell Arte Figures, Plate 4 from a Series of Blackwork Ornaments combined with Figures, Birds, Animals and Flowers, after 1622

Blackwork Designs with Acrobats, Butterflies and Other Insects, Plate 3 from a Serie... after 1622
Blackwork Designs with Acrobats, Butterflies and Other Insects, Plate 3 from a Series of Blackwork Ornaments combined with Figures, Birds, Animals and Flowers, after 1622

Blackwork Designs with Putti and Felines, Plate 8 from a Series of Blackwork Ornamen... after 1622
Blackwork Designs with Putti and Felines, Plate 8 from a Series of Blackwork Ornaments combined with Figures, Birds, Animals and Flowers, after 1622

Blackwork Designs with Birds and Insects, Plate 2 from a Series of Blackwork Ornamen... after 1622
Blackwork Designs with Birds and Insects, Plate 2 from a Series of Blackwork Ornaments combined with figures, birds, animals and flowers, after 1622

Trivet, c. 1941. Creator: Margaret Golden
Trivet, c. 1941

Trivet, c. 1942. Creator: Margaret Golden
Trivet, c. 1942

Wall Paper Border, c. 1937. Creator: John Garay
Wall Paper Border, c. 1937

Concha, c. 1936. Creator: Eva Fox
Concha, c. 1936

Chintzes from Quilt, c. 1938. Creator: Catherine Fowler
Chintzes from Quilt, c. 1938

Embroidered Applique Quilt, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Marian Curtis Foster
Embroidered Applique Quilt, 1935/1942

Crib Coverlet, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Marian Curtis Foster
Crib Coverlet, 1935/1942

Bedspread, c. 1940. Creator: Catherine Fowler
Bedspread, c. 1940

Quilt, c. 1939. Creator: Catherine Fowler
Quilt, c. 1939

Hooked Rug, c. 1936. Creator: Marian Curtis Foster
Hooked Rug, c. 1936

Quilt, c. 1938. Creator: Marian Curtis Foster
Quilt, c. 1938

Applique Quilt, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Marian Curtis Foster
Applique Quilt, 1935/1942

Chest, c. 1937. Creator: Paul Farkas
Chest, c. 1937

Wallpaper, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Paul Farkas
Wallpaper, 1935/1942

Towel Rack, c. 1938. Creator: Elizabeth Fairchild
Towel Rack, c. 1938

Dough Trough, c. 1939. Creator: Hedwig Emanuel
Dough Trough, c. 1939

Design, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Hedwig Emanuel
Design, 1935/1942

Handkerchief Folder, c. 1936. Creator: Cecily Edwards
Handkerchief Folder, c. 1936

Wainscot Armchair, c. 1939. Creator: Leo Drozdoff
Wainscot Armchair, c. 1939

Wallpaper Border, c. 1939. Creator: Walter Doran
Wallpaper Border, c. 1939

Stencilled Floor, c. 1938. Creator: Edward DiGennero
Stencilled Floor, c. 1938

Blanket (Detail), c. 1936. Creator: Alfred Denghausen
Blanket (Detail), c. 1936

Crock, 1937. Creator: Yolande Delasser
Crock, 1937

Star of Bethlehem Quilt, c. 1940. Creator: Sylvia DeZon
Star of Bethlehem Quilt, c. 1940

Patchwork Quilt, c. 1939. Creator: Sylvia DeZon
Patchwork Quilt, c. 1939

Pa. German Plate, c. 1938. Creator: Austin L. Davison
Pa. German Plate, c. 1938

Dress, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Charles Criswell
Dress, 1935/1942

Hooked Rug, 1941. Creator: Alice Cosgrove
Hooked Rug, 1941

Pa. German Chest, c. 1940. Creator: David Dorfman
Pa. German Chest, c. 1940

Wallpaper Border, c. 1940. Creator: Walter Doran
Wallpaper Border, c. 1940

Iron Stand, c. 1940. Creator: Austin L. Davison
Iron Stand, c. 1940

Sheet with pattern of bouquets and lion heads, late 18th-mid-19th ce... late 18th-mid-19th century. Creator: Anon
Sheet with pattern of bouquets and lion heads, late 18th-mid-19th century

Sheet with two borders with landscapes and moths within wreaths, lat... late 18th-mid-19th century. Creator: Anon
Sheet with two borders with landscapes and moths within wreaths, late 18th-mid-19th century

Sheet with a large floral wreath, late 18th-mid-19th century. late 18th-mid-19th century. Creator: Anon
Sheet with a large floral wreath, late 18th-mid-19th century

Sheet with lace atop a floral garland with drapery below, late 18th-... late 18th-mid-19th century. Creator: Anon
Sheet with lace atop a floral garland with drapery below, late 18th-mid-19th century

Sheet with two borders with a landscape and moth within wreaths, lat... late 18th-mid-19th century. Creator: Anon
Sheet with two borders with a landscape and moth within wreaths, late 18th-mid-19th century

Sheet with four borders with a floral, dot, and stripe pattern, late... late 18th-mid-19th century. Creator: Anon
Sheet with four borders with a floral, dot, and stripe pattern, late 18th-mid-19th century

Sheet with ten borders with floral patterns on orange background, la... late 18th-mid-19th century. Creator: Anon
Sheet with ten borders with floral patterns on orange background, late 18th-mid-19th century

Sheet with four borders with guilloche and ribbon patterns, late 18t... late 18th-mid-19th century. Creator: Anon
Sheet with four borders with guilloche and ribbon patterns, late 18th-mid-19th century

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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.