Motif Collection (#55)

Burgonet, 1543 (steel, gold, textile)
3525833 Burgonet, 1543 (steel, gold, textile) by Negroli, Filippo (fl.1532-51); 24.1 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Italian, out of copyright

Enamel painting (colour litho)
3630324 Enamel painting (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Enamel painting. Illustration from Meyers Konversations-Lexicon, c1895.); © Look and Learn

A Greek Shepherdess, print made by Benigno Bossi, from Masquerade a la Grecque
708959 A Greek Shepherdess, print made by Benigno Bossi, from Masquerade A la Grecque, published 1771 (engraving) by Petitot

Vase, from the tomb of Poggio Sommavilla (glass paste)
704149 Vase, from the tomb of Poggio Sommavilla (glass paste) by Roman; Museo Etrusco, Lazio, Rome, Italy; out of copyright

Street in an Arab City (oil on canvas)
704058 Street in an Arab City (oil on canvas) by Biseo, Cesare (1843/44-1909); Galleria Nazionale d Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Bowl with Horseman and Pseudo-Kufic Insription (fritware with overglaze in lustre)
702601 Bowl with Horseman and Pseudo-Kufic Insription (fritware with overglaze in lustre) by Iranian school (13th century); diam: 21.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Lily and Pomegranate Wallpaper Design, 1886 (colour woodblock print on paper)
661079 Lily and Pomegranate Wallpaper Design, 1886 (colour woodblock print on paper) by Morris, William (1834-96); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Detail of the gold mosaic frieze, c. 1881 (mosaic)
LGH250628 Detail of the gold mosaic frieze, c.1881 (mosaic) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Leighton House Museum, Kensington & Chelsea, London

Detail of the gold mosaic frieze, c. 1881 (mosaic) (see also 250615)
LGH250627 Detail of the gold mosaic frieze, c.1881 (mosaic) (see also 250615) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Leighton House Museum, Kensington & Chelsea, London

Detail of a floral floor pattern, c. 1880 (mosaic)
LGH250624 Detail of a floral floor pattern, c.1880 (mosaic) by Aitchison, George II (1825-1910); Leighton House Museum, Kensington & Chelsea, London

Detail of wall tiles in the Patio de los Mirtos (ceramic)
JFS249983 Detail of wall tiles in the Patio de los Mirtos (ceramic) by Islamic School, (14th century); Palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain; eJohn Ferro Sims; out of copyright

Floral textile design for Morris and Co. (w / c & pencil on paper)
STC255101 Floral textile design for Morris and Co. (w/c & pencil on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Detail of wall tiles in the Patio de los Mirtos (ceramic)
JFS249982 Detail of wall tiles in the Patio de los Mirtos (ceramic) by Islamic School, (14th century); Palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain; eJohn Ferro Sims; out of copyright

Portrait of Lydia Sherwood, 1907 (oil on board)
GRT245428 Portrait of Lydia Sherwood, 1907 (oil on board) by Gertler, Mark (1891-1939); 50.8x34.9 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Charger, with crowned Triton, mermaid and mermen (ceramic)
WDM267795 Charger, with crowned Triton, mermaid and mermen (ceramic) by Morgan, William De (1839-1917); diam: 50.2 cm; De Morgan Collection

Circular Carved Cinnabar Box and Cover (lacquered wood)
HSC272179 Circular Carved Cinnabar Box and Cover (lacquered wood) by Chinese School, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368); diam:10 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Book cover (leather)
KW259055 Book cover (leather) by Spanish School; Private Collection; Spanish, out of copyright

The Seasons tapestry, border, music instruments, c
XIR345996 The Seasons tapestry, border, music instruments, c.1670, Gobelins Factory (detail) (tapestry) (b/w photo) by French School, (17th century); Mobilier National, Paris

Hotel de Pourtales, facade, 1850 (pencil on paper)
XIR345989 Hotel de Pourtales, facade, 1850 (pencil on paper) by Duban, Felix Louis Jacques (1797-1870); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: built 1838-39)

Jacquemart-Andre Museum, Dining room, c. 1910-20 (b / w photo)
XIR345980 Jacquemart-Andre Museum, Dining room, c.1910-20 (b/w photo) by Giraudon, studio (1912-53); Paris, France; (add.info.: Musee Jacquemart Andre)

The Hunts of Maximilian, Leo, The Stag Hunt, Gobelins Factory (tapestry) (b / w photo)
XIR345946 The Hunts of Maximilian, Leo, The Stag Hunt, Gobelins Factory (tapestry) (b/w photo) by Orley, Bernard van (c.1488-1541) (after); Louvre, Paris

Tapestry of the coat of arms of the French Royal Family with a Louis XIV frame (tapestry
XIR345912 Tapestry of the coat of arms of the French Royal Family with a Louis XIV frame (tapestry) (b/w photo) by French School, (17th century); Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Cup, Kaga Province, Meiji era (porcelain)
AME350946 Cup, Kaga Province, Meiji era (porcelain) by Japanese School, (19th century); height: 4.6 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Allegories of Virtue, c. 1510-15 (tempera on pine wood)
BFM286803 Allegories of Virtue, c.1510-15 (tempera on pine wood) by Balducci, Matteo di Giuliano di Lorenzo (d.1555); 61x125 cm; Lindenau Museum, Altenburg

Egyptian No 4, Plate VII, from The Grammar of Ornament
STC286231 Egyptian No 4, Plate VII, from The Grammar of Ornament by Owen Jones (1809-68) (colour litho) by Jones, Owen (1809-74); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Greco-Roman Style, plate IX from Polychrome Ornament published Paris
STC286204 Greco-Roman Style, plate IX from Polychrome Ornament published Paris, 1869 (colour litho) by Racinet, Albert Charles August (1825-93) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Celtic Style, plate XXXVIII from Polychrome Ornament, engraved by Painleve
STC286203 Celtic Style, plate XXXVIII from Polychrome Ornament, engraved by Painleve, published Paris, 1869 (colour litho) by Racinet

Design for door ornamentation, from Esquisses Decoratives par Rene Binet
STC255618 Design for door ornamentation, from Esquisses Decoratives par Rene Binet, by Gustave Geffroy (1855-1926) (colour litho) by Binet

Persian No 4, Plate XLVII. from The Grammar of Ornament
STC286235 Persian No 4, Plate XLVII. from The Grammar of Ornament by Owen Jones (1809-68) (colour litho) by Jones, Owen (1809-74); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Nabeshima Dish, Edo Period (porcelain)
XBP235775 Nabeshima Dish, Edo Period (porcelain) by Japanese School, (17th century); diameter: 15.2 cm; American Museum of Natural History, New York, USA; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; Japanese

Majolica depicting tiles of a dog chasing a lion, from The Hunting Room
KW237495 Majolica depicting tiles of a dog chasing a lion, from The Hunting Room at Palacio da Praia, Belem, c.1680 (ceramic) by Portuguese School, (17th century); Museo Nacional del Azulejo, Lisbon

Tulip fabric design (tapestry)
FFA272494 Tulip fabric design (tapestry) by Morris, William (1834-96); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Fabric Designs for Paisley Shawls, c. 1871 (gouache on paper)
STC195027 Fabric Designs for Paisley Shawls, c.1871 (gouache on paper) by Haite, George Charles (1855-1924); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Fabric Design for Paisley Shawls, c. 1871 (gouache on paper)
STC195020 Fabric Design for Paisley Shawls, c.1871 (gouache on paper) by Haite, George Charles (1855-1924); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Tile with floral design (ceramic)
WDM204758 Tile with floral design (ceramic) by Morgan, William De (1839-1917); De Morgan Collection, courtesy of the De Morgan Foundation; eDe Morgan Foundation; English, out of copyright

Fabric Designs for Paisley Shawls, c. 1871 (gouache on paper)
STC195026 Fabric Designs for Paisley Shawls, c.1871 (gouache on paper) by Haite, George Charles (1855-1924); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Fabric Design for Paisley Shawls, c. 1871 (gouache on paper)
STC195022 Fabric Design for Paisley Shawls, c.1871 (gouache on paper) by Haite, George Charles (1855-1924); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Reconstruction of the hall of an Assyrian palace, from
CHT219349 Reconstruction of the hall of an Assyrian palace, from Discoveries in the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon by Austen Henry Layard (1817-94) (colour litho) by English School

Jar handle with inscription in old Hebrew reading Yerslm (clay)
BLP449461 Jar handle with inscription in old Hebrew reading Yerslm (clay) by Achaemenid, (550-330 BC); Private Collection; (add.info)

Signature, from the reverse cover of Salome by Oscar Wilde, 1899 (litho)
KDC397347 Signature, from the reverse cover of Salome by Oscar Wilde, 1899 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info)

Olovyanishnikov Manufactory Half-Silk Satin, early 20th century (textile)
BCC423492 Olovyanishnikov Manufactory Half-Silk Satin, early 20th century (textile) by Vashkov, Sergei (1879-1914); Private Collection; Calmann & King Ltd; Russian, out of copyright

Olovyanishnikov Manufactory Gold Brocade, early 20th century (textile)
BCC423491 Olovyanishnikov Manufactory Gold Brocade, early 20th century (textile) by Vashkov, Sergei (1879-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: labelled Design No.40)

Minerva in a war chariot with attendants, published 1808-10 (colour litho)
STC404448 Minerva in a war chariot with attendants, published 1808-10 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Offerings at an altar, published 1808-10 (colour litho)
STC404446 Offerings at an altar, published 1808-10 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Olympian charioteer crowned with a laurel wreath, published 1808-10 (colour litho)
STC404443 Olympian charioteer crowned with a laurel wreath, published 1808-10 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Couple relaxing with a lyre, published 1808-10 (colour litho) 88
STC404442 Couple relaxing with a lyre, published 1808-10 (colour litho) 88:illustration from a binding of Peintures de Vases Antiques Vulgairement Appeles Etrusques by Aubian Louis Millin de

Pegasus, with Hercules slaying the Bull, published 1808-10 (colour litho)
STC404440 Pegasus, with Hercules slaying the Bull, published 1808-10 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Motif: A Tapestry of Cultural Expressions From the Imagine Mosaic memorializing John Lennon to the vibrant hand-painted didgeridoos in Australia they can woven into the fabric of our world. These recurring symbols and patterns serve as a visual language that transcends borders and connects us all. In New York City, the Imagine Mosaic stands as a poignant tribute to peace and love, honoring Lennon's legacy. Just steps away from his former residence at the Dakota Building, this mosaic invites visitors to reflect on his profound impact on music and activism. Traveling across continents, we encounter the Fundacion Cesar Manrique in Spain. Here, intricate Islamic carvings adorn Alhambra's walls—a testament to centuries-old craftsmanship merging with spiritual devotion. The winged heads of 80 Ethiopian cherubs grace a famous painting on its ceiling, transporting us to an ethereal realm where art meets divinity. Journeying further eastward brings us to India's Charminar—an architectural marvel standing tall amidst Hyderabad's bustling streets. Its minarets bear witness to rich cultural heritage while showcasing exquisite motifs that tell stories of bygone eras. Venturing into Canada's North America landscape reveals towering totem poles in Vancouver—majestic structures carved with ancestral tales by Indigenous communities. Each pole carries distinct motifs representing lineage, legends, and reverence for nature—a reminder of their enduring traditions. Meanwhile, Bristol Balloon Festival fills England's skies with colorful hot air balloons—their patterns mirroring both traditional designs and contemporary creativity. This annual spectacle celebrates human ingenuity while adding splashes of vibrancy against Avon’s serene backdrop. Australia beckons with its indigenous artistry displayed through vividly painted didgeridoos—each brushstroke telling ancient stories passed down through generations. These musical instruments embody cultural pride while inviting listeners into a mesmerizing soundscape rooted in tradition.