Egyptian N.2, The Grammar of Ornament, 1856 - Owen Jones - Framed art Print

• Framed print by Owen Jones.
• Buy this print framed for £180.
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  • Framed print by Owen Jones.
  • Buy this print framed for £180.
  • Buy this print unframed for £45.
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About this artwork

"Grammar of Ornament" by Owen Jones, a British designer from the 19th century, is a piece of art that is still in awe for its beautiful presentation. Launched in 1856, the book boasts 112 wonderfully illustrated plates showcasing various design elements such as patterns, motifs, and ornaments. The book takes you on a journey through 19 different cultural eras, exploring the architecture, textiles, manuscripts, and decorative arts of each period. The final chapter of the book is a tribute to the beauty of the natural world."Grammar of Ornament" was a grand publishing venture that set a new standard in colour printing. Despite the rapid advancement of industrial technology during the Victorian era, the printing presses back then were simply not equipped to mass-produce the intricate details of Jones' plates. Jones took upon himself to fund the print run of "Grammar" out of his own pocket, which was quite a costly undertaking. He collaborated with lithographers Day & Son and employed the then-new and very costly technique of chromolithography. This complex printing process involved up to 20 different lithographic stones and drawings, each representing a different colour. These were then printed one on top of the other, layer by layer, to create the final plate. For "Grammar of Ornament," Jones' assistants painstakingly replicated the original drawings onto lithography stones for a year. The book is still in print after a century and a half, reflecting its timeless appeal in design.Owen Jones was trained as an architect, designer, and design theorist and is recognised as one of the key influencers of the Victorian era.