Deko Gallery 1

Admire the masterpieces of the decorative arts through the ages, with these fantastic reproductions of the first series of “L'Ornement polychrome” (1869-1873) by illustrator Albert Racinet.

These 100 plates include more than 2000 specimens of design from cultures all over the world, through Antiquity, Middle Ages, Renaissance, 16th, 17th and 18th century, and from various mediums such as painting, textile, metalwork, woodwork, architecture, jewellery, ceramic, mosaic...

This imagery remains a perpetual source of delight and an inspiration for visual artists of our time.

NB: The second series, containing 120 new plates, is available in the "Deko Gallery 2" application.