From a rare, late-18th-century sourcebook of designs — repeatable linear patterns, mythological figures and scenes, vine and leaf forms, real and legendary beasts, and more. The 526 black-and-white motifs will find a wealth of use among craftworkers, graphic artists, and theatrical and architectural designers. Dover Original.
Here's a sample of other books in this Dover category
Historic Ornaments and Designs CD-ROM and Book by Dover Elegant motifs, spanning over 6,000 years of design traditions, range from primitive tribal art and pottery to intricate French Renaissance metalwork. 657 black-and-white illustrations.
Baroque Ornament CD-ROM and Book by Jacques Stella Choose from a lush array of individual decorations, rosettes, and borders. Reproduced from rare sources, these 188 black-and-white engravings feature florals and foliates, fruit, birds, shells, and other dazzling images.
440 Ornamental Designs CD-ROM and Book by Dover This collection of 440 royalty-free designs includes a wealth of floral and foliated elements, scrollwork, cartouches, grotesques, cherubs, and mythical figures that will enliven any project.
1167 Decorative Cuts CD-ROM and Book by Carol Belanger Grafton Authentic 19th- and 20th-century royalty-free graphics, crisply rendered in black-and-white: human and animal figures, music and dance, florals, geometrics, much more.
French Decorative Designs of the 18th Century CD-ROM and Book by Édouard Bajot Detailed borders, cartouches, and other configurations — enhanced with real and legendary beasts, scrolling curves, floral motifs, and more — will convey a timeless elegance in craft and graphic projects. 209 black-and-white illustrations.
Neo-Classical Design CD-ROM and Book by Charles Normand Splendid collection of 156 black-and-white designs depicts human and mythical figures, musical instruments, florals, foliates, and a host of other subjects. Reproduced from rare engravings, these lovely motifs will inspire commercial artists and craftspeople.
