Magnificent collection of rare illustrations, selected from Victorian artist's superb stylebook, depicts 300 black-and-white foliage designs. Based on painted motifs found in woven textiles, woodcarvings, iron- and stonework, the lovely images depict leaves from oak, maple, poppy, ivy, ferns, and thistle, as well as designs incorporating fruits, flowers, and animals. Dover original selection of plates from Art Foliage for Sculpture and Decoration with an Analysis of Geometric Form and Studies from Nature, of Buds, Leaves, Flowers, and Fruit. Published by the author, London, in 1878 (second revised edition).
Decorative Flower and Leaf Designs by Richard Hofmann Rich selection of 124 stylized designs from rare German collection includes lush blossoms, tropical fruits, graceful foliage. Low-cost royalty-free motifs for textiles, surface decoration, more.
