Decorative Motifs- Greek - Chromolithograph after A. Alessio

Early 20th Century

Decorative Motifs - Egyptian Styles is a print on ivory-colored paper realized after Andrea Alessio in the early 20th Century. Signed on the plate on...

Greek Decorative Style is a print on ivory paper realized by Andrea Alessio in the early 20th Century. Signed on the plate on the lower. Vintage lithograph. Very good conditions. ...

Greek Decorative Style is a print on ivory paper realized by Andrea Alessio in the early 20th Century. Signed on the plate on the lower. Vintage Chromolithograph. Very good condi...

Decorative Motifs - Phoenician-Aegean Styles is a print on ivory-colored paper realized after Andrea Alessio in the early 20th Century. Signed on the...

Title: "Classic Greek and Roman Designs from Dolmetsch's 1887 Ornament Treasury" These images are from "Der Ornamentenschatz," a pattern book by H. Dolmetsch, published in 1887 by J...

Title: "Intricate Greek Artistry: Architectural and Decorative Elegance" The prints showcase a variety of Greek artistic expressions focused on architectur...

Antique Egyptian Ornament Prints with Mythological and Architectural Detail This striking composition features two hand-colored plates from a renowned 19th-century design compendium, showcasing the beauty and complexity of ancient Egyptian ornamentation. Originally published in 1887 in Stuttgart, these chromolithographic prints come from 'Der Ornamentenschatz', one of the most influential collections of decorative art ever assembled. The left plate highlights traditional Egyptian painting and sculpture, centering on a mythological female figure—possibly the goddess Hathor or Isis—adorned with the sun disk and cow horns, flanked by symbolic elements including the ankh (symbol of life), winged scarabs, and vibrant geometric patterns. The layout evokes the harmony and symmetry characteristic of Egyptian visual language, offering viewers a glimpse into the symbolic richness of one of the world’s oldest civilizations. The right plate explores architectural and painted ornament, featuring monumental column capitals modeled on lotus and papyrus plants, temple wall decorations with goddesses and priests, and friezes rich in color and rhythm. The precise rendering of these motifs reflects both the scholarly accuracy and artistic flair of the original compilation. These visual references were drawn from archaeological surveys of temples and tombs, making them historically accurate as well as visually captivating. These prints were produced using the chromolithographic technique, which allowed for vibrant, layered colors that remain striking even today. They were intended not only as a source of inspiration for artists, architects, and designers, but also as a record of the decorative heritage of global civilizations. This particular set of Egyptian plates...

Antique print titled 'Egyptian - Egyptien - Aegyptisch'. Chromolithograph of Egyptian motifs from murals and reliefs and various objects ornaments. This print originates from 'l'Orne...