Arrowhead, Sagittaria sagittifolia, as a design

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Arrowhead, Sagittaria sagittifolia, as a design

Arrowhead, Sagittaria sagittifolia, as a design motif in wallpaper and fabric patterns.. Lithograph by Anna Martin 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 Anna Application Arrowhead Eugene Fabric Grasset Handcoloring Martin Motif Nouveau Ornament Pochoir Sagittaria Sagittifolia Stencil Wallpaper

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This stunning lithograph by Anna Martin, titled "Arrowhead, Sagittaria sagittifolia," showcases the beauty and intricacy of the Arrowhead plant as a design motif in the context of the Art Nouveau movement. The Arrowhead, also known as Duckpot or Arrowleaf Arum, is a perennial aquatic plant with distinctive arrow-shaped leaves. In this exquisite piece, Martin captures the plant's unique shape with remarkable detail, its sinuous lines and delicate veining rendered in elegant, flowing strokes. The lithograph is part of Eugene Grasset's "Plants and their Application to Ornament," published in Paris in 1897. Grasset, a Swiss artist, was a pioneering figure in the Art Nouveau movement, known for his innovative and organic designs that drew inspiration from nature. This work, in particular, demonstrates his mastery of the medium, with the intricate stencil work (pochoir) and handcoloring by Grasset himself. The Arrowhead design is depicted in both wallpaper and fabric patterns, adding to the versatility and adaptability of the motif. The lithograph serves as a testament to the enduring appeal of natural forms in art and design, and the influence of Art Nouveau on the decorative arts of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. With its timeless beauty and intricate detail, this Arrowhead design continues to captivate and inspire.

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