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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

One hundred and fifty new designs by Thos. Johnson carver, consisting of Ceilings, Chimmney Pieces, Slab, Glass and Picture Frames (etc.)...the Whole well Adapted for Decorating all kinds of Ornamental Furniture, in the Present Taste

published 1761

Thomas Johnson (author)

Associated Names

Thomas Johnson

Author, British, 1714 - c. 1779

The image shows swirling lines and rounded shapes blending together in an abstract design. The lines and shapes overlap in a pattern with various colors including pale pink, muted green, soft yellow, and dark accents. The design resembles fluid movements found in nature, such as water currents or wind flow, portrayed in pastel tones.

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Artwork overview

Medium

1 vol: ill:
Credit Line

Mark J. Millard Architectural Collection, David K.E. Bruce Fund
Accession Number

1985.61.615

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1998

Middleton et al. 1998, no. 33.