The poppy, Papaver somniferum, in stained glass
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The poppy, Papaver somniferum, in stained glass
The poppy, Papaver somniferum, in stained glass, wallpaper, fabric and tile patterns.. Lithograph by Marc Mangin with pochoir (stencil) handcoloring from Eugene Grassets Plants and their Application to Ornament, Paris, 1897. Eugene Grasset (1841-1917) was a Swiss artist whose innovative designs inspired the art nouveau movement at the end of the 19th century
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1897 Application Eugene Fabric Grasset Handcoloring Nouveau Ornament Papaver Patterns Pochoir Poppy Somniferum Stained Stencil Tile Wallpaper
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This image showcases the poppy, Papaver somniferum, in various artistic mediums, including stained glass, wallpaper, fabric, and tile patterns. The design is a lithograph by the renowned Swiss artist Eugène Grasset, created in Paris in 1897. Grasset, born in 1841, was a pioneering figure in the Art Nouveau movement, known for his innovative and organic designs. The poppy, with its distinctive and vibrant red bloom, is depicted in intricate detail in the stained glass panel, its petals radiating outwards like rays of sunlight. The delicate beauty of the poppy is further emphasized in the wallpaper, fabric, and tile patterns, where its form is repeated in elegant and abstracted ways. The lithograph itself is a stunning work of art, with the poppy design expertly rendered in black and white, leaving room for the artist's hand to add color through the pochoir (stencil) technique. The result is a rich and textured image that invites the viewer to explore the intricacies of the poppy's form and the artist's masterful use of color. Grasset's "Plants and their Application to Ornament" series, of which this poppy design is a part, was a groundbreaking work that showcased the artist's ability to find inspiration in the natural world and translate it into beautiful and innovative designs for various decorative applications. The poppy design, with its timeless beauty and elegant simplicity, remains a testament to Grasset's artistic vision and the enduring appeal of Art Nouveau design.
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