Pattern Book Collection

Bureau Design, from Album sur L'Ebinisterie: Le Guide du Fabricant de Meubles, Michel Jansen, Paris
STC255859 Bureau Design, from Album sur L'Ebinisterie: Le Guide du Fabricant de Meubles, Michel Jansen, Paris, late 19th century; Private Collection; (add.info)

Esemplario di Lauori... title page (recto), August 1, 1532. [From a book of needlework designs]

Designs for Textile Fabrics, reproduced from the Pattern-Book of a Persian Designer (chromolitho)
5221778 Designs for Textile Fabrics, reproduced from the Pattern-Book of a Persian Designer (chromolitho) by English School

Flesh coloured Common Peony, c. 1766 (hand-coloured engraving)
618130 Flesh coloured Common Peony, c.1766 (hand-coloured engraving) by Buchoz, Pierre-Joseph (1731-1807); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee, published 1776)

Tuberose, c. 1766 (hand-coloured engraving)
618129 Tuberose, c.1766 (hand-coloured engraving) by Buchoz, Pierre-Joseph (1731-1807); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee, published 1776)

The Variegated Rose of England; probably in fact Rosa Gallica, c
618123 The Variegated Rose of England; probably in fact Rosa Gallica, c.1766 (hand-coloured engraving) by Buchoz, Pierre-Joseph (1731-1807); Private Collection; (add.info)

La Fleur Tachete des Incas (Peruvian Lily), c. 1766 (hand-coloured engraving)
618111 La Fleur Tachete des Incas (Peruvian Lily), c.1766 (hand-coloured engraving) by Buchoz, Pierre-Joseph (1731-1807); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee)

Le Petit arbousier des Alpes (Mountain heather), c. 1776 (hand-coloured engraving)
618108 Le Petit arbousier des Alpes (Mountain heather), c.1776 (hand-coloured engraving) by Buchoz, Pierre-Joseph (1731-1807); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee)

Le Grand Lathyre (Everlasting Sweet Pea), c. 1776 (hand-coloured engraving)
618104 Le Grand Lathyre (Everlasting Sweet Pea), c.1776 (hand-coloured engraving) by Buchoz, Pierre-Joseph (1731-1807); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee)

Garden Anenome (Windflower), c. 1776 (hand-coloured engraving)
618103 Garden Anenome (Windflower), c.1776 (hand-coloured engraving) by Buchoz, Pierre-Joseph (1731-1807); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee, published 1776)

Le Grand Liseron Violet (Convovlus), c. 1776 (hand-coloured engraving)
618100 Le Grand Liseron Violet (Convovlus), c.1776 (hand-coloured engraving) by Buchoz, Pierre-Joseph (1731-1807); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee)

Chiendent de Parnasse (Grass of Parnassus), c. 1776 (hand-coloured engraving)
618095 Chiendent de Parnasse (Grass of Parnassus), c.1776 (hand-coloured engraving) by Buchoz, Pierre-Joseph (1731-1807); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee)

Royal Crimson, c. 1766 (hand-coloured engraving)
618126 Royal Crimson, c.1766 (hand-coloured engraving) by Buchoz, Pierre-Joseph (1731-1807); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee, published 1776)

Sunflower, c. 1766 (hand-coloured engraving)
618114 Sunflower, c.1766 (hand-coloured engraving) by Buchoz, Pierre-Joseph (1731-1807); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee, published 1776)

John Tye, Junior, copper plate printer, trade card (coloured engraving)
731615 John Tye, Junior, copper plate printer, trade card (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Tye, Junior, copper plate printer)

Woodblock Print of Lanterns on a River, 1882 (woodblock print)
2622498 Woodblock Print of Lanterns on a River, 1882 (woodblock print) by Japanese School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Woodblock Print of Carnation Flowers, 1882 (woodblock print)
2622492 Woodblock Print of Carnation Flowers, 1882 (woodblock print) by Japanese School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Woodblock Print of Trees on Islands, 1882 (woodblock print)
2622499 Woodblock Print of Trees on Islands, 1882 (woodblock print) by Japanese School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage illustration of trees on islands in a lake)

Woodblock Print of Fall Leaves, 1882 (woodblock print)
2622495 Woodblock Print of Fall Leaves, 1882 (woodblock print) by Japanese School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage illustration of fall leaves and vines)

Woodblock Print of Apple Blossoms, 1882 (woodblock print)
2622491 Woodblock Print of Apple Blossoms, 1882 (woodblock print) by Japanese School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage illustration of apple blossoms and vines)

colour woodblock print of Blooming Vines and Wave Pattern, 1882 (colour woodblock print)
2630221 colour woodblock print of Blooming Vines and Wave Pattern, 1882 (colour woodblock print) by Japanese School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Front cover of The Ladies Journal of Practical Fashions No. 13 Vol
STC255057 Front cover of The Ladies Journal of Practical Fashions No.13 Vol.2 (colour litho) by English School; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Floral Embroidery, early 1600s (Silk, linen; plain weave
XOS5868576 Floral Embroidery, early 1600s (Silk, linen; plain weave, embroidery: couch and stem stitches) by English School, (17th century); 66x76.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Morning Glory, c. 1766 (hand-coloured engraving)
618131 Morning Glory, c.1766 (hand-coloured engraving) by Buchoz, Pierre-Joseph (1731-1807); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee, published 1776)

La Capucine (Nasturtium), c. 1776 (hand-coloured engraving)
618105 La Capucine (Nasturtium), c.1776 (hand-coloured engraving) by Buchoz, Pierre-Joseph (1731-1807); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee, published 1776)

A variety of double flowered yellow poppy, c. 1776 (hand-coloured engraving)
618089 A variety of double flowered yellow poppy, c.1776 (hand-coloured engraving) by Buchoz, Pierre-Joseph (1731-1807); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee)

Passerose (Hollyhock), c. 1776 (hand-coloured engraving)
618102 Passerose (Hollyhock), c.1776 (hand-coloured engraving) by Buchoz, Pierre-Joseph (1731-1807); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee, published 1776)

L Ixia (flesh-coloured Ixia) and Stag Beetle, c. 1776 (hand-coloured engraving)
618097 L Ixia (flesh-coloured Ixia) and Stag Beetle, c.1776 (hand-coloured engraving) by Buchoz, Pierre-Joseph (1731-1807); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee)

Woodblock Print of Honeycomb Pattern, 1882 (woodblock print)
2622496 Woodblock Print of Honeycomb Pattern, 1882 (woodblock print) by Japanese School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage illustration of flowers on a honeycomb background)

colour woodblock print of Chrysanthemum Blossoms, 1882 (colour woodblock print)
2630218 colour woodblock print of Chrysanthemum Blossoms, 1882 (colour woodblock print) by Japanese School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

colour woodblock print of Camellia Ornaments, 1882 (colour woodblock print)
2630219 colour woodblock print of Camellia Ornaments, 1882 (colour woodblock print) by Japanese School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cornflower, c. 1766 (hand-coloured engraving)
618116 Cornflower, c.1766 (hand-coloured engraving) by Buchoz, Pierre-Joseph (1731-1807); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee, published 1776)

Sea Daffodil, c. 1776 (hand-coloured engraving)
618125 Sea Daffodil, c.1776 (hand-coloured engraving) by Buchoz, Pierre-Joseph (1731-1807); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee, published 1776)

Blue Gentian (Trumpet Flower), c. 1776 (hand-coloured engraving)
618096 Blue Gentian (Trumpet Flower), c.1776 (hand-coloured engraving) by Buchoz, Pierre-Joseph (1731-1807); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee, published 1776)

La Ficode d Afrique or Mesembryanthemum, c. 1776 (hand-coloured engraving)
618093 La Ficode d Afrique or Mesembryanthemum, c.1776 (hand-coloured engraving) by Buchoz, Pierre-Joseph (1731-1807); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee)

Cornlily, c. 1766 (hand-coloured engraving)
618121 Cornlily, c.1766 (hand-coloured engraving) by Buchoz, Pierre-Joseph (1731-1807); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee, published 1776)

colour woodblock print of Pine Needles and Blossoms, 1882 (colour woodblock print)
2630220 colour woodblock print of Pine Needles and Blossoms, 1882 (colour woodblock print) by Japanese School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

colour woodblock print of Dogwood Blossoms, 1882 (colour woodblock print)
2630216 colour woodblock print of Dogwood Blossoms, 1882 (colour woodblock print) by Japanese School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sheeps laurel (Kalmia augustifolia), c. 1766 (hand-coloured engraving)
618120 Sheeps laurel (Kalmia augustifolia), c.1766 (hand-coloured engraving) by Buchoz, Pierre-Joseph (1731-1807); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee)

Variety of Amaranthus, c. 1766 (hand-coloured engraving)
618117 Variety of Amaranthus, c.1766 (hand-coloured engraving) by Buchoz, Pierre-Joseph (1731-1807); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee, published 1776)

The Great White Lily, c. 1766 (hand-coloured engraving)
618115 The Great White Lily, c.1766 (hand-coloured engraving) by Buchoz, Pierre-Joseph (1731-1807); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee, published 1776)

Variegated Iris, c. 1776 (hand-coloured engraving)
618107 Variegated Iris, c.1776 (hand-coloured engraving) by Buchoz, Pierre-Joseph (1731-1807); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee, published 1776)

Common Iris with butterflies, c. 1776 (hand-coloured engraving)
618106 Common Iris with butterflies, c.1776 (hand-coloured engraving) by Buchoz, Pierre-Joseph (1731-1807); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee, published 1776)

colour woodblock print of Dogwood Blossoms, 1882 (colour woodblock print)
2630217 colour woodblock print of Dogwood Blossoms, 1882 (colour woodblock print) by Japanese School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Yellow and Violet Irises, c. 1776 (hand-coloured engraving)
618099 Yellow and Violet Irises, c.1776 (hand-coloured engraving) by Buchoz, Pierre-Joseph (1731-1807); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee, published 1776)

L Erigeron de Philadelphie (Canadian Fleabane), c. 1776 (hand-coloured engraving)
618094 L Erigeron de Philadelphie (Canadian Fleabane), c.1776 (hand-coloured engraving) by Buchoz, Pierre-Joseph (1731-1807); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee)

Turkscap Lily prob L. Martagan, Var: Album, c. 1776 (hand-coloured engraving)
618090 Turkscap Lily prob L. Martagan, Var: Album, c.1776 (hand-coloured engraving) by Buchoz, Pierre-Joseph (1731-1807); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee)

colour woodblock print of Lanterns in a Blooming Cherry Tree
2630215 colour woodblock print of Lanterns in a Blooming Cherry Tree, 1882 (colour woodblock print) by Japanese School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Pattern Books: A Journey through Time" Step into the world of pattern books, where centuries-old designs come to life on the pages. From the Esemplario di Lauori title page dating back to August 1, 1532, to intricate Persian textiles reproduced from a designer's pattern book in chromolitho form, these treasures offer a glimpse into artistic traditions that have stood the test of time. Delve further and discover botanical wonders captured in hand-colored engravings. Feast your eyes on the delicate beauty of flesh-colored Common Peonies and Tuberose blooms from c. 1766. Marvel at The Variegated Rose of England, believed to be Rosa Gallica, showcasing nature's artistry with its vibrant hues. Venturing beyond flowers, immerse yourself in exotic flora like La Fleur Tachete des Incas (Peruvian Lily) and Le Petit arbousier des Alpes (Mountain heather). These hand-colored engravings from c. 1776 transport you to distant lands brimming with enchantment. But it doesn't end there – explore an array of captivating plants such as Le Grand Lathyre (Everlasting Sweet Pea), Garden Anemone (Windflower), Le Grand Liseron Violet (Convovlus), and Chiendent de Parnasse (Grass of Parnassus). Each one meticulously depicted in vivid colors by talented artists who sought to immortalize their beauty for generations to come. As you turn each page, let your imagination run wild amidst this kaleidoscope of patterns and colors. Lose yourself in Royal Crimson blooms that evoke regal elegance while harkening back to c. 1766. These they are more than just collections; they are gateways into history itself – portals connecting us with artisans long gone but whose creativity continues to inspire today's designers.