Immerse yourself in the graceful elegance, stylized floral motifs, and masterful geometric symmetry of traditional Islamic art with this magnificent antique ornamental poster. Originally compiled in 1856 by the pioneering British architect and design theorist Owen Jones for his seminal masterpiece The Grammar of Ornament<\/i>, this striking plate is titled Persian No. 1 (Plate XLIII)<\/i>.<\/p>\n
Showcasing a beautiful curation of authentic Persian surface decorations\u2014ranging from delicate tulip and bud diaper patterns to winding vine scrolls, complex geometric floor mosaics, and a prominent central diamond emblem\u2014this meticulously restored print highlights the rich decorative heritage of the Near East. Rendered in a delightful historical palette of saffron yellow, soft pastel pink, vibrant apple green, deep terracotta red, and accents of lapis blue against a warm cream background, this print brings a sophisticated, globally minded graphic statement to any modern interior.<\/p>\n
First published in London in 1856, The Grammar of Ornament<\/i> by Owen Jones (1809\u20131874) remains one of the most celebrated and influential design sourcebooks ever produced. Jones traveled extensively to document cross-cultural design systems, championing the philosophy that true ornament must harmonize with structural function rather than simply mimic nature. Plate XLIII (Persian No. 1<\/i>) focuses on the exquisite balance of Persian design, where natural floral forms are beautifully stylized and flattened into rhythmic, continuous patterns. Utilizing groundbreaking chromolithographic printing techniques alongside master lithographer Francis Bedford, Jones preserved these historical motifs to illustrate how ancient artisans seamlessly blended organic grace with mathematical precision to achieve ultimate visual harmony.<\/p>\nThe Aesthetic:<\/h3>\n
A masterclass in spatial layout and historical pattern arrangement, this composition arranges an exquisite collection of Persian designs around a dramatic central focus. The middle of the plate features an eye-catching, large geometric diamond motif filled with interlocking colorful details and framed by ornamental borders. Surrounding this centerpiece are various rectangular panels depicting trailing floral vines, repeating miniature blossoms on pastel fields, and dense, interconnected geometric tile grids along the lower margin. Framed by classical multilingual notations (“PERSISCH,” “PERSIAN N\u00ba 1,” “PERSES”) along the upper border, this poster effortlessly transforms architectural archaeological studies into a captivating, high-contrast wall display.<\/p>\n
Architects, historians, interior designers, textile collectors<\/b>, and anyone with a passion for Islamic art, Middle Eastern history, or rare Victorian lithographs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Main bedrooms, executive home offices, texturally rich living rooms<\/b>, quiet libraries, or as a vibrant, colorful focal point within a gallery wall.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Bohemian, eclectic, maximalist, transitional<\/b>, or global-chic interior design styles that celebrate rich color stories, stylized botanicals, and historical design narratives.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Artist:<\/b> Owen Jones – Vintage Chromolithograph Poster<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Title:<\/b> Persian No. 1 Patterns (Plate XLIII – The Grammar of Ornament)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Subject:<\/b> Antique Persian Architectural, Floral, and Geometric Patterns<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Original Year:<\/b> 1856<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Style:<\/b> Victorian Chromolithography \/ Historical Persian Ornament \/ Islamic Art & Textile Design<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Our vintage posters are made to order using premium Gicl\u00e9e printing techniques. Every piece is printed on thick, heavyweight fine art paper (200gsm) with a smooth, completely matte finish.<\/p>\n We specifically source an acid-free, natural-toned paper that perfectly recreates the warmth and authentic character of original mid-century lithographs. Unlike standard glossy posters, our premium matte finish ensures there is zero glare when your artwork is framed behind glass, resulting in a rich, museum-quality display. Combined with long-lasting, UV-resistant pigment inks, your print is designed to remain vibrant for generations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Immerse yourself in the graceful elegance, stylized floral motifs, and masterful geometric symmetry of traditional Islamic art with this magnificent antique ornamental poster. Originally compiled in 1856 by the pioneering British architect and design theorist Owen Jones for his seminal masterpiece The Grammar of Ornament<\/i>, this striking plate is titled Persian No. 1 (Plate XLIII)<\/i>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1810,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[87,124],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-1805","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-all-posters","product_cat-vertical-posters","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-variable"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bevanprintworks.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/1805","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bevanprintworks.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bevanprintworks.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bevanprintworks.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1805"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bevanprintworks.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1810"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bevanprintworks.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1805"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bevanprintworks.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=1805"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bevanprintworks.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=1805"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bevanprintworks.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=1805"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Product Details<\/h3>\n
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