Floral Motifs Collection

Moravian Slovacko folk design on facade of wine cellar at village of Petrov, Brnensko, Czech Republic, Europe

Intricate batik wax resist floral pattern on traditional Javanese sarong, Pekalongan, Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Portrait of lady with high hairstyle, 1780s. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of lady with high hairstyle, 1780s

Tile (image 2 of 2), 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Tile (image 2 of 2), 17th century

Coverlet, New York, 1855. Creator: Unknown
Coverlet, New York, 1855

Hadrians Gate, Antalya, Turkey

Design for the Verso of a Cross-Shaped Pendant Above a Pair of Oval Ornaments and A... before 1573
Design for the Verso of a Cross-Shaped Pendant Above a Pair of Oval Ornaments and Axe-Shaped Ornaments, before 1573

Title Plate, from Pendant Designs with Architectural Elements and Vegetal-Arabesque... before 1573
Title Plate, from Pendant Designs with Architectural Elements and Vegetal-Arabesques, before 1573

Teatro delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne... page 9 (recto), 1616. Creator: Isabella Catanea Parasole
Teatro delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne... page 9 (recto), 1616

Suerte X: A torero prepares to stab the bull, ca. 1850-80. ca. 1850-80. Creator: Anon
Suerte X: A torero prepares to stab the bull, ca. 1850-80

Suerte VI: The toreros assistant sets dogs on the bull, ca. 1850-80. ca. 1850-80. Creator: Anon
Suerte VI: The toreros assistant sets dogs on the bull, ca. 1850-80

Suerte II: Picador on horseback about to stab a bull with a pique; two toreros behi... ca. 1850-80. Creator: Anon
Suerte II: Picador on horseback about to stab a bull with a pique; two toreros behind him to left (two impressions on the same sheet), ca. 1850-80

Suerte I: Bull entering the bullring after a law officer on horseback; two toreros... ca. 1850-80. Creator: Anon
Suerte I: Bull entering the bullring after a law officer on horseback; two toreros standing to right, ca. 1850-80

St. Martin, 15th century. 15th century. Creator: Anon
St. Martin, 15th century

Study for Proposed Portfolio "Decorated Chests of Rural Pennsylvania", 1941. Creator: Unknown
Study for Proposed Portfolio " Decorated Chests of Rural Pennsylvania", 1941

Pitcher, c. 1936. Creator: Eva Wilson
Pitcher, c. 1936

Sampler, c. 1936. Creator: Eva Wilson
Sampler, c. 1936

Woven Coverlet, c. 1940. Creator: Carmel Wilson
Woven Coverlet, c. 1940

Gros Point Needlework - Flowers, c. 1939. Creators: Ivar Julius, Albert Rudin
Gros Point Needlework - Flowers, c. 1939

Quilt, c. 1937. Creator: William High
Quilt, c. 1937

Painted Chest, 1942. Creator: D. P. Jones
Painted Chest, 1942

Blackwork Designs with Various Mammals and Birds, Plate 5 from a Series of Blackwork... after 1622
Blackwork Designs with Various Mammals and Birds, Plate 5 from a Series of Blackwork Ornaments combined with Figures, Birds, Animals and Flowers, after 1622

Blackwork Designs with Flowers, Plate 6 from a Series of Blackwork Ornaments combine... after 1622
Blackwork Designs with Flowers, Plate 6 from a Series of Blackwork Ornaments combined with Figures, Birds, Animals and Flowers, after 1622

Blackwork Designs with Flowers and Commedia dell Arte Figures, Plate 4 from a Series... after 1622
Blackwork Designs with Flowers and Commedia dell Arte Figures, Plate 4 from a Series of Blackwork Ornaments combined with Figures, Birds, Animals and Flowers, after 1622

Blackwork Designs with Acrobats, Butterflies and Other Insects, Plate 3 from a Serie... after 1622
Blackwork Designs with Acrobats, Butterflies and Other Insects, Plate 3 from a Series of Blackwork Ornaments combined with Figures, Birds, Animals and Flowers, after 1622

Blackwork Designs with Putti and Felines, Plate 8 from a Series of Blackwork Ornamen... after 1622
Blackwork Designs with Putti and Felines, Plate 8 from a Series of Blackwork Ornaments combined with Figures, Birds, Animals and Flowers, after 1622

Blackwork Designs with Birds and Insects, Plate 2 from a Series of Blackwork Ornamen... after 1622
Blackwork Designs with Birds and Insects, Plate 2 from a Series of Blackwork Ornaments combined with figures, birds, animals and flowers, after 1622

Trivet, c. 1941. Creator: Margaret Golden
Trivet, c. 1941

Trivet, c. 1942. Creator: Margaret Golden
Trivet, c. 1942

Wall Paper Border, c. 1937. Creator: John Garay
Wall Paper Border, c. 1937

Concha, c. 1936. Creator: Eva Fox
Concha, c. 1936

Chintzes from Quilt, c. 1938. Creator: Catherine Fowler
Chintzes from Quilt, c. 1938

Embroidered Applique Quilt, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Marian Curtis Foster
Embroidered Applique Quilt, 1935/1942

Crib Coverlet, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Marian Curtis Foster
Crib Coverlet, 1935/1942

Bedspread, c. 1940. Creator: Catherine Fowler
Bedspread, c. 1940

Quilt, c. 1939. Creator: Catherine Fowler
Quilt, c. 1939

Hooked Rug, c. 1936. Creator: Marian Curtis Foster
Hooked Rug, c. 1936

Quilt, c. 1938. Creator: Marian Curtis Foster
Quilt, c. 1938

Applique Quilt, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Marian Curtis Foster
Applique Quilt, 1935/1942

Chest, c. 1937. Creator: Paul Farkas
Chest, c. 1937

Wallpaper, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Paul Farkas
Wallpaper, 1935/1942

Towel Rack, c. 1938. Creator: Elizabeth Fairchild
Towel Rack, c. 1938

Dough Trough, c. 1939. Creator: Hedwig Emanuel
Dough Trough, c. 1939

Design, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Hedwig Emanuel
Design, 1935/1942

Handkerchief Folder, c. 1936. Creator: Cecily Edwards
Handkerchief Folder, c. 1936

Wainscot Armchair, c. 1939. Creator: Leo Drozdoff
Wainscot Armchair, c. 1939

Wallpaper Border, c. 1939. Creator: Walter Doran
Wallpaper Border, c. 1939

Stencilled Floor, c. 1938. Creator: Edward DiGennero
Stencilled Floor, c. 1938

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"Floral Motifs: A Tapestry of Beauty and Culture" From the Moravian Slovacko folk design adorning the wine cellar in Petrov, Czech Republic, to the intricate batik wax resist floral pattern on a Javanese sarong in Pekalongan, Indonesia, they have captivated artists and artisans across continents. In New York, an unknown creator weaves magic into a coverlet from 1855, showcasing delicate flowers that tell tales of bygone eras. Meanwhile, Hadrian's Gate stands proudly in Antalya, Turkey, adorned with ornate floral carvings that whisper stories of ancient civilizations. Jan Collaert I's designs for pendants transport us back to Renaissance Europe. The verso of a cross-shaped pendant reveals an enchanting display of oval ornaments intertwined with blossoming vegetation. His title plate showcases architectural elements entwined with vegetal-arabesque patterns—a true testament to his artistic genius. Isabella Catanea Parasole's Teatro delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne transports us to 17th-century Italy. On page 9 (recto), her illustrations depict elegant women surrounded by ethereal flowers—symbolizing their grace and beauty. The bullfighting scenes captured by anonymous creators evoke both awe and controversy. In Suerte X, a torero prepares for his daring feat while Suerte VI shows dogs released upon the bull—an intense spectacle frozen in time. Suerte II captures the moment when a picador on horseback readies himself to confront the mighty beast while two toreros watch closely behind him. And in Suerte I, we witness a bull entering the arena after being escorted by a law officer on horseback—the beginning of an exhilarating battle between man and animal. Lastly, St. Martin emerges from history as an anonymous artist breathes life into this 15th-century masterpiece—a depiction filled with reverence and adorned with floral motifs, symbolizing the beauty of faith.