1868 THE GRAMMAR OF ORNAMENT Owen Jones MIDDLE AGES Chromolithograph (GO1-76)

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1868 - A fine original antique Chromolithograph published for THE GRAMMAR OF ORNAMENT by Owen Jones. Size approx 21.5cm x 32cm including margins. Condition is generally very fine with some expected light toning around the margins. Exceptional bright colours.Owen Jones (1809 andndash; 74) was a versatile architect and designer, and one of the most influential design theorists of the 19th century. In his search for a unique modern style, Jones looked to the Islamic world for inspiration.Jones developed key principles for the newly-established Government School of Design, which later became the Royal College of Art. Jones bold theories on the use of colour, geometry and abstraction formed the basis for his seminal publication,The Grammar of Ornament, a design sourcebook that is still in print 150 years later.All our prints are ORIGINAL ANTIQUES AND GUARANTEED TO BE AS DATED. Please note we are offering an ANTIQUE CHROMOLITHOGRAPHAntique Paper Company are a long established family business selling original antique prints, maps engravings as well as many other paper antiques such as original vintage Decorative Posters, Ephemera, Stamps Postal History, Manuscripts, Antiquarian Books much more. We are always looking to buy and have up to andpound;500,000 in immediate funds available. We are looking for exceptional single items, better collections, original archives, Atlases, Libraries, accumulations etc and have previously purchased from Major Institutions, Libraries, Collectors, Solicitors many other sources. We are happy to travel almost anywhere in the world for the right opportunities. So please do get in touch if you are considering selling your Antique Paper collectables. Seller Inventory # GO1-76-4839841

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Title: 1868 THE GRAMMAR OF ORNAMENT Owen Jones ...

Binding: No Binding

Condition: Fine

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