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Design for Wallpaper with poppy head and leaf
Design for Wallpaper with poppy head and leaf. Pencil and Watercolour on heavy paper. Silver Studio - Wylie & Lochhead, Glasgow.
1898
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1898 Bold Glasgow Gray Heavy Lochhead Nouveau Organic Patterns Pencil Poppies Poppy Seed Stylised Wallpaper Wylie
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This exquisite design for wallpaper, titled "Design for Wallpaper with Poppy Head and Leaf," is a stunning example of the artistic prowess of the Silver Studio, specifically Wylie & Lochhead, based in Glasgow during the late Victorian era. The intricate and organic pattern, created in 1898, is a beautiful blend of pencil and watercolor on heavy paper. The design showcases the bold and stylized poppy head and leaf, with the poppy's gray-green and brown hues adding to the organic feel of the piece. The poppy, a symbol of remembrance and rebirth, is depicted in a large, gray seed head, with its leaves cascading down in a graceful, flowing pattern. The design is a prime example of the Art Nouveau style, with its sinuous lines and organic shapes. The silver studio's mastery of this style is evident in the way the poppy head and leaves are rendered in both pencil and watercolor, creating a sense of depth and texture. The overall effect is a bold and captivating pattern that would have made for an impressive wallpaper design in any Victorian home. The use of pencil and watercolor on heavy paper adds to the durability and sophistication of the piece, making it a true work of art that transcends its original function.
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