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
Medium
1 vol: ill:
Classification
Volume
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Mark J. Millard Architectural Collection, David K.E. Bruce Fund
Accession Number
1985.61.615
Art Historical Context
Step into the opulent world of 18-century English design with *One Hundred and Fifty New Designs* by Thomas Johnson, a carver and pattern-book innovator. Published in 1761, this illustrated volume showcases Johnson's inventive flair for Rococo ornamentation—the swirling, asymmetrical motifs that defined the "present taste" of Georgian Britain. As a practical guide for craftsmen, it features 150 engravings of ceilings, chimney pieces, slab, glass and picture frames, and more, all tailored to embellish furniture and interiors with elegant, nature-inspired flourishes. Johnson's book holds immens...