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JOURNAL DECEMBER 10, 2020
Two richly detailed 17th century French patterns from a chromolithograph plate by Léveil. The upper panel shows a classic damask with symmetrical floral bouquets against deep blue-grey, while the lower features intricate strapwork interlacing with floral scrolls in gold and cobalt
JOURNAL DECEMBER 10, 2020
A rich collection of baroque ornamental designs featuring dense acanthus scrollwork, monogram cartouches, and decorative borders in gold, blue, and crimson. From a 19th-century French design compendium, these patterns work beautifully for luxury packaging, formal invitations, or textile-inspired branding
JOURNAL DECEMBER 10, 2020
A chromolithograph plate from Racinet’s L’Ornement Polychrome showing decorative motifs from Louis XIII and early Louis XIV periods. Gold acanthus scrolls, geometric strapwork, and polychrome flourishes make excellent references for borders, corners, and repeating patterns
JOURNAL DECEMBER 10, 2020
A collection of richly colored baroque textile patterns featuring elaborate acanthus scrollwork, pastoral vignettes with figures, and symmetrical floral arrangements. From Racinet’s L’Ornement Polychrome, these 17th century French designs work beautifully for packaging, textile prints, or decorative borders
JOURNAL DECEMBER 10, 2020
A richly colored plate from Racinet’s ornament compendium showing 18th century French decorative motifs-cherubs, cartouches, floral garlands, and grotesque figures in the rococo style. Great source material for packaging design, certificate borders, or theatrical branding
JOURNAL DECEMBER 10, 2020
Seven dense floral textile patterns from a French pattern sourcebook, featuring roses, clematis, and daisies against rich burgundy, teal, and chocolate backgrounds. Printed by Firmin-Didot in Paris, these work well as fabric design references or surface pattern inspiration
JOURNAL DECEMBER 15, 2020
Five distinct floral pattern samples from a 19th century French design compendium, featuring pansies, climbing roses, iris with bamboo, and autumn maple branches. Perfect for fabric design, wallpaper projects, or surface pattern reference
JOURNAL DECEMBER 15, 2020
A chromolithograph plate from a 19th-century French ornament sourcebook showing Islamic decorative motifs in rich blues, reds, and gold. The variety of borders, corner pieces, and circular medallions makes this especially useful for packaging, textile design, or Middle Eastern themed projects
JOURNAL DECEMBER 10, 2020
A chromolithograph plate showcasing Assyrian decorative arts, from prowling lions and winged guardian figures to intricate rosettes, palmettes, and geometric tile patterns. Originally published in Racinet’s L’Ornement Polychrome, this reference sheet works well for packaging design, editorial headers, or Middle Eastern-themed projects
JOURNAL DECEMBER 10, 2020
Elaborate cabinet front featuring a central Roman soldier figure framed by bold acanthus scrollwork and tortoiseshell inlay patterns. From a French decorative arts compendium showing Boulle-style marquetry with matching cartouches, monogram plates, and gilt bronze mounts below
JOURNAL DECEMBER 10, 2020
A rich assortment of 17th-century cartouches featuring bold C-scrolls, shell motifs, masks, and cherub heads in vibrant reds, blues, and golds. From Racinet’s L’Ornement Polychrome, these decorative frames work beautifully for labels, crests, or anywhere you need an elaborate focal point
JOURNAL DECEMBER 15, 2020
Lavish 17th century French decorative panel featuring swirling acanthus leaves in crimson, gold, and blue surrounding a classical figure medallion. The lower section shows coordinating border fragments with golden oak leaves and rococo cartouches-reference material for ornate ceiling murals or textile patterns
JOURNAL DECEMBER 15, 2020
Six richly colored horizontal borders showcasing 17th-century French decorative styles, from gilded acanthus cartouches to floral garlands with egg-and-dart molding. Originally published in a Parisian compendium, these work well as header elements, packaging bands, or certificate embellishments
JOURNAL DECEMBER 10, 2020
Richly colored 17th century French ornamental designs featuring cherubs supporting urns, elaborate cartouches with scrollwork, and vertical border strips in deep reds, blues, and golds. From a Firmin-Didot chromolithograph plate, these baroque decorative elements work well for theatrical posters, luxury packaging, or period-inspired book designs
JOURNAL DECEMBER 15, 2020
This Russian ornament sheet gathers narrow borders, upright panels, knotwork strips, and scroll-filled corners in muted ochre, cream, and blue. The medieval mood and tidy compartment layout make it a rich source for a book cover, especially when you need decorative framing with a Slavic folk feel. Small geometric bands sit beside looser leaf scrolls, […]
JOURNAL DECEMBER 15, 2020
Russian ornament is arranged as a tidy study sheet: narrow borders, square panels, roundels, and little latch-like details in tan, cream, and muted brown. The Victorian source gives the page a scholarly feel without losing the crisp geometry, especially in the interlaced knots and scrollwork. A strong fit for a book cover that needs structured […]
JOURNAL DECEMBER 15, 2020
A collection of Greco-Byzantine decorative motifs featuring paired doves, lyres, urns, and dense foliate scrollwork in gold, blue, and coral tones. From a 19th-century French chromolithograph compendium-useful for mosaic-inspired designs, religious artwork, or ornate packaging with an Eastern Mediterranean feel
JOURNAL DECEMBER 10, 2020
Knots, interlaced borders, crosses, roundels, and animal panels sit together in a red, blue, green, and gold Celtic ornament scheme. The medieval styling has the feel of a manuscript reference sheet, with small trim pieces that would suit a book cover border or a bit of lettering decoration. The cream ground keeps the many sections […]
JOURNAL DECEMBER 15, 2020
A rich reference plate of Celtic interlace patterns ranging from tight geometric knots to flowing circular designs, all rendered in earthy reds, greens, golds, and blues. From Racinet’s L’Ornement Polychrome, this sheet offers corner pieces, borders, and repeating panels suited to book design, craft projects, or Celtic-themed branding
JOURNAL DECEMBER 10, 2020
A chromolithograph plate packed with East Asian decorative patterns-cloud scrolls, stylized dragons, lotus medallions, and cloisonné-style borders in rich turquoise, coral, and gold. From a 19th-century French ornament compendium, these motifs work beautifully for packaging, textile design, or Asian-themed branding
JOURNAL DECEMBER 10, 2020
A rich chromolithograph plate showcasing over twenty distinct Chinese and Japanese decorative patterns, from interlocking hexagons and wave scales to stylized chrysanthemums and cherry blossoms. Originally published by Firmin-Didot in Paris, this reference sheet works brilliantly for fabric design inspiration, packaging backgrounds, or Asian-themed branding projects
JOURNAL DECEMBER 10, 2020
Six panels of Chinese decorative art featuring songbirds perched on flowering branches, bamboo, cherry blossoms, and willow trees. From a 19th-century French chromolithograph documenting Asian ornamental styles-useful for chinoiserie projects, textile designs, or Asian-inspired packaging
JOURNAL DECEMBER 10, 2020
Blue dragons twist through a dense field of pink peonies and scrolling foliage on a rich gold ground, with smaller decorative motifs and symbols arranged below. From Racinet’s ornament compendium, this chromolithograph plate works well for textile design reference, packaging, or wall art
JOURNAL DECEMBER 10, 2020
Two chromolithograph panels pair loose ornament with a more formal border. The upper scene sets ceremonial objects, ribbons, flowers, clouds, a fan, and small landscape medallions across a green field; the lower panel turns into a mirrored Chinese border with lotus blooms, endless knots, and a dragon mask at the centre. Its chinoiserie palette and […]
JOURNAL DECEMBER 10, 2020
A grid of colored Egyptian motifs brings together lotus columns, a scarab, winged sun disk, vase panel, and repeating borders in red, teal, blue, and ochre. The layout reads like a sampler of temple ornament, with symmetrical panels and small hieroglyph-like details that translate well to packaging for incense, tea, or apothecary goods, especially on […]
JOURNAL DECEMBER 10, 2020
Elaborate 17th-century French cabinet featuring intricate brass and tortoiseshell marquetry in the Boulle style. From a chromolithograph plate showing ornamental furniture construction, with scrolling acanthus, ram’s head mounts, and a sun mask centerpiece-strong reference for luxury packaging or ornate label design
JOURNAL DECEMBER 15, 2020
Five elaborate 17th-century French cartouche designs featuring crowned monograms, putti, scrollwork, and grotesque masks. From a chromolithograph plate showing Bourbon-era royal ornament-useful for luxury branding, certificates, or wine label designs
JOURNAL DECEMBER 10, 2020
A quarter section of an elaborate 17th-century French ceiling design featuring layered scrollwork, classical medallions, and playful putti figures. The intricate gilded ornament and formal symmetry make this a strong reference for luxury branding, high-end packaging, or theatrical set design
JOURNAL DECEMBER 15, 2020
Lavish 17th-century French ceiling decoration featuring muscular male figures flanking a central medallion with a lion mask, surrounded by cherubs, cornucopias, and abundant gilded scrollwork. From a chromolithograph plate printed by Firmin-Didot in Paris-exceptional reference for theatrical set design, luxury branding, or classical interior schemes
JOURNAL DECEMBER 10, 2020
Lavish 18th-century French decorative elements featuring a gilded rosette ceiling medallion, elaborate acanthus scrolls in pink and blue, and cascading floral garlands. From a chromolithograph plate documenting Rococo interiors-useful for packaging with a luxury feel or decorative panels needing opulent French flair
JOURNAL DECEMBER 15, 2020
Elaborate 18th-century French ceiling ornamentation featuring painted medallions with pastoral figures, intricate gold-framed cartouches, and delicate arabesque flourishes. From a chromolithograph plate, this works beautifully as reference for luxury packaging, ornate label designs, or decorative wallpaper patterns
JOURNAL DECEMBER 10, 2020
Three vertical ornamental panels showcase 18th-century French decorative style, featuring cascading flower garlands, urns, ribbons, and elaborate gilded cartouches. From Racinet’s L’Ornement Polychrome, these wall panel designs work beautifully for packaging borders, invitation backgrounds, or luxury branding projects
JOURNAL DECEMBER 10, 2020
A chromolithograph plate from Racinet’s L’Ornement Polychrome showing 17th-18th century French decorative elements including ornate cartouches, illuminated initials, floral garlands, and an elaborate allegorical ceiling panel with classical figures. Excellent reference for period-accurate branding, certificates, or luxury packaging
JOURNAL DECEMBER 10, 2020
A rich chromolithograph plate showcasing Greco-Roman decorative motifs including theatrical masks, scrolling acanthus, griffins, and geometric borders. From Racinet’s L’Ornement Polychrome, these Pompeian-style elements work well for Mediterranean branding, museum graphics, or classical packaging design
JOURNAL DECEMBER 10, 2020
A rich chromolithograph plate showcasing classical Greek decorative patterns drawn from pottery and architectural sources. The collection includes fan-shaped palmettes, Greek key borders, scrolling vines, and figure details in the characteristic orange, black, and cream palette of ancient ceramics
JOURNAL DECEMBER 10, 2020
A rich reference plate showcasing Greek decorative arts: red-figure vase scenes with mythological figures, a robed figure mosaic, Ionic column volutes, and black-figure warrior friezes. From a 19th century chromolithograph compendium, useful for classical design projects or Mediterranean-themed packaging
JOURNAL DECEMBER 10, 2020
A chromolithograph reference plate documenting classical Greek decorative elements-repeating palmette fans, scrolling wave borders, meander keys, and a striking theatrical lion mask at center. From Racinet’s L’Ornement Polychrome, useful for neoclassical branding, tile designs, or architectural ornamentation
JOURNAL DECEMBER 10, 2020
A richly colored reference plate of Indian decorative motifs from Racinet’s L’Ornement Polychrome, featuring lotus flowers, scrolling vines, and geometric borders in red, blue, gold, and green. Excellent source material for textile design, packaging with an Eastern aesthetic, or corner details on certificates
JOURNAL DECEMBER 10, 2020
A rich collection of Indian decorative patterns featuring arched architectural panels filled with dense floral scrollwork, paisley, and lotus motifs. From a 19th-century French pattern sourcebook, these designs work beautifully for textile prints, packaging borders, or cultural branding projects
JOURNAL DECEMBER 10, 2020
A rich chromolithograph plate showcasing traditional Indian decorative patterns, from dense floral damasks to geometric borders in red, gold, and black. Perfect reference for packaging design, textile prints, or adding an ornate Eastern aesthetic to branding projects
JOURNAL DECEMBER 10, 2020
A rich collection of traditional Indian decorative motifs featuring elaborate paisley forms, intricate floral borders, and dense arabesque patterns in jewel tones. From a 19th-century French chromolithograph compendium, these ornamental fragments work beautifully as textile references, packaging accents, or exotic design elements
JOURNAL DECEMBER 10, 2020
A chromolithograph plate showing multiple Indo-Persian decorative patterns featuring dense floral motifs, small birds, and interlacing vines on deep blue and red grounds. Great reference for textile design, packaging backgrounds, or creating ornate borders with an Eastern aesthetic
JOURNAL DECEMBER 10, 2020
Rich reds, golds, and deep blues dominate this collection of Persian-inspired decorative patterns featuring dense floral arabesques and paisley motifs. From a 19th-century French ornament sourcebook, these intricate designs work beautifully for textile prints, packaging, or Middle Eastern-themed branding
JOURNAL DECEMBER 10, 2020
An ornate sheet of Islamic ornament showing clustered circular and square panels filled with interlaced floral arabesques, stars, and one calligraphic roundel. Rich cobalt blue, crimson, green, and gold on a warm tan ground; useful as a reference for geometric and vegetal motifs.
JOURNAL DECEMBER 10, 2020
A chromolithograph plate packed with Japanese enamelwork patterns, from hexagonal tortoiseshell designs to stylized chrysanthemums and wave scrolls. From a 19th-century French ornament sourcebook, this sampler gives you dozens of individual motifs to pull from for textile design, packaging, or decorative borders
JOURNAL DECEMBER 10, 2020
A chromolithograph plate showcasing six Japanese decorative patterns, dominated by an elegant grapevine and ivy design with small birds and insects. The smaller samples include a geometric key pattern, bamboo with swallows, and delicate floral medallions-excellent reference for textile or wallpaper projects
JOURNAL DECEMBER 10, 2020
A reference plate of Japanese tsuba (sword guard) designs featuring birds, flowers, dragons, and nature scenes rendered in gold and silver inlay. From a 19th-century French ornament compendium, useful for jewelry design, metalwork patterns, or Asian-inspired branding
JOURNAL DECEMBER 10, 2020
A chromolithograph plate showcasing twelve traditional Japanese fabric patterns, from golden cranes in flight to intricate hexagonal medallions and stylized elephants. Excellent reference for textile design, packaging, or creating authentic East Asian decorative elements
JOURNAL DECEMBER 15, 2020
A rich plate of Middle Ages pattern swatches featuring damask florals, interlocking arabesques, and geometric repeats in deep reds, golds, and blues. From a 19th-century French ornament sourcebook, these work beautifully as surface pattern references or decorative backgrounds
JOURNAL DECEMBER 10, 2020
Four distinct medieval textile patterns featuring stylized tulips, palmettes, and scrolling vines in rich reds, greens, and gold. The bottom right panel shows paired griffins in gold on teal, while the center includes early Christian IXΘΥΣ symbols-great for packaging, wallpaper designs, or fabric prints
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