Window in the Alcove: Hall of the Two Sisters, 1842-45 - Owen Jones - Framed art Print

• Framed print by Owen Jones.
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  • Framed print by Owen Jones.
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About this artwork

Alcove Window: Hall of the Two Sisters' is a piece by the English-Welsh architect, Owen Jones (1809-74). It's part of his seminal work, 'Plans, Elevations, Sections and Details of The Alhambra', which was published in London between 1842-45. Jones was a real jack-of-all-trades when it came to architecture and design. He was one of the major forces shaping design theory in the 19th century, having a huge impact on colour theory. His ideas on flat patterning and ornament are still influential among modern designers.Jones really made a name for himself through his work on Islamic decoration at the Alhambra. His published drawings, featuring innovative chromolithography techniques, really got people talking. Alongside Henry Cole, the first director of the South Kensington Museum (renamed later as the Victoria and Albert Museum), Jones played a significant role in setting up this notable institution, shaping design reform in the 19th century.Jones was all about finding a contemporary style that was unique to the 19th century. He wanted something that was a total departure from the typical aesthetics of Neo-Classicism and the Gothic Revival. He found a lot of his inspiration in the Islamic world, using his research on Islamic decoration at the Alhambra to develop theories on flat patterning, geometry and abstract ornamentation.