{"id":2163,"date":"2026-07-21T08:14:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T08:14:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bevanprintworks.co.za\/?post_type=product&#038;p=2163"},"modified":"2026-09-18T09:46:13","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T09:46:13","slug":"blue-white-chinese-floral-pattern-plate-xxvi","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/bevanprintworks.co.za\/?product=blue-white-chinese-floral-pattern-plate-xxvi","title":{"rendered":"Blue &#038; White Chinese Floral Pattern, Plate XXVI"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">Bring the timeless sophistication, serene beauty, and rich heritage of 19th-century chinoiserie and Qing dynasty porcelain art into your home with this exceptional fine art poster. Originally published in 1867 by the renowned British architect and design theorist <b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"264\">Owen Jones<\/b>, this elegant chromolithograph\u2014titled <i data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"313\">Plate XXVI (26)<\/i> from his landmark volume <i data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"354\">Examples of Chinese Ornament<\/i>\u2014recreates a classic cobalt-blue and white floral motif drawn from antique Chinese porcelain and painted ceramics.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">Featuring an intricate, scrolling tapestry of stylized lotus blossoms, peonies, and sinuous leafy tendrils in rich shades of indigo and sapphire blue against a naturally warm ivory backdrop, this meticulously restored print is topped by its original Roman numeral header <i data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"271\">&#8220;XXVI.&#8221;<\/i>. It seamlessly bridges classical East Asian craftsmanship with modern interior design, offering a calm, balanced, and deeply historic statement for your walls.<\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"6\" \/>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The History: <\/b>Owen Jones (1809\u20131874) was a monumental figure in 19th-century British design, famed for supervising the interior decoration of the Crystal Palace at the Great Exhibition of 1851 and publishing <i data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"207\">The Grammar of Ornament<\/i> (1856). Following the arrival of exquisite Qing Dynasty porcelain, painted enamels, and cloisonn\u00e9 in London&#8217;s South Kensington Museum (now the Victoria and Albert Museum), Jones published <i data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"419\">Examples of Chinese Ornament<\/i> in 1867. Deeply impressed by the fluid geometric rhythm and mastery of blue-and-white glazes demonstrated by Chinese artisans, Jones created 100 groundbreaking plates to inspire Western artists and manufacturers. Today, this masterwork stands as a historic celebration of traditional blue-and-white ceramic art.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Aesthetic:<\/b> A masterclass in monochromatic balance and organic rhythm, this composition transforms traditional cobalt-on-white porcelain painting into a striking flat pattern. Jones captures the undulating movement of scrolling vines (<i data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"238\">lingzhi<\/i> and lotus tendrils), weaving together fully blown peony blooms, delicate buds, and feathered leaves in varied tones of royal blue, ultramarine, and deep navy. Grounded by a generous off-white border and its authentic archival Roman numeral header, this high-contrast print adds an effortless layer of academic history, serene symmetry, and fresh biophilic texture to modern decor.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">It is an ideal statement piece for:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"10\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\">Interior designers, textile artists, ceramic enthusiasts, collectors of blue-and-white chinoiserie, art historians, and admirers of Victorian chromolithographs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\">Light-filled living rooms, formal dining areas, main bedrooms, coastal or hamptons-style spaces, hallways, or as a classic focal point on a gallery wall.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\">Grandmillennial, Chinoiserie chic, Coastal, Japandi, modern farmhouse, or transitional interior design styles that embrace classic blue-and-white color palettes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"11\" \/>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Product Details<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"16\">Artist \/ Designer:<\/b> Owen Jones (British, 1809\u20131874)<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Title:<\/b> Blue &amp; White Chinese Floral Pattern (<i data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"44\">Plate XXVI, Examples of Chinese Ornament<\/i>)<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Subject:<\/b> Antique Qing Dynasty Porcelain &amp; Blue and White Ceramic Pattern Study<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Original Year:<\/b> 1867<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Style:<\/b> Victorian Decorative Arts \/ Chromolithographic Pattern Design<\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"13\" \/>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Museum-Quality Vintage Prints<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\">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<p data-path-to-node=\"16\">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":"<p>Bring the timeless sophistication, serene beauty, and rich heritage of 19th-century chinoiserie and Qing dynasty porcelain art into your home with this exceptional fine art poster. 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