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This exquisite 19th-century chromolithograph, Plate C from *L'Ornement Polychrome*, showcases the vibrant floral ornamentation of 18th-century France at its most …
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This exquisite 19th-century chromolithograph, Plate C from *L'Ornement Polychrome*, showcases the vibrant floral ornamentation of 18th-century France at its most delicate and expressive.
Reflecting the full flourish of Rococo style, the print presents a charming composition of garlands, scrolls, urns, and allegorical imagery, executed in pastel tones and rich botanical detail. The central panel features a symmetrical garland design, festooned with roses and tied with blue and pink ribbons. At its heart, a pair of doves nest tenderly above an arrangement of eggs, evoking themes of love, fertility, and domestic harmony—a favorite motif of the Louis XV period. Above, two birds support a suspended wreath of roses, completing the romantic allegory. Surrounding this central motif are vertical and horizontal panels showing varied floral arrangements: flowering urns, foliate swags, meandering tendrils, and stylized rocaille scrollwork, all presented in a fresh palette of pinks, greens, blues, and yellows. These motifs exemplify the ornate yet light-hearted aesthetic of Rococo interior design, often found in panelling, textiles, or painted ceilings of the mid-18th century.
The print was lithographed by Launay and printed by Firmin-Didot et Fils in Paris around 1869. As part of Auguste Racinet’s *L'Ornement Polychrome*, this plate served not only as a celebration of historic design but also as a practical guide for architects, decorators, and craftsmen in the 19th-century decorative arts revival.
Condition: Excellent. Bright, unfaded colors. Paper is clean with only mild age-toning to the margins. No tears or foxing. Ideal for a feminine or romantic interior, or a space inspired by French boudoir aesthetics. Technique: Chromolithograph Maker: Launay after Racinet, Paris, c.1869
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- Dimensions
- 11.02ʺW × 15.75ʺH
- Styles
- Rococo
- Art Subjects
- Still Life
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Condition: Excellent. Bright, … moreVery Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Condition: Excellent. Bright, unfaded colors. Paper is clean with only mild age-toning to the margins. No tears or foxing. less
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