Physical description

Sample of pictorial wallpaper with perspective representations of battles frequently repeated; Colour woodblock print, possibly with some machine printing, on paper.

Place of Origin

England (manufactured)

Date

ca. 1853 (made)

Artist/maker

Unknown

Materials and Techniques

Colour woodblock print, possibly with some machine printing, on paper

Marks and inscriptions

FALSE PRINCIPLES / RCHITECTURE
Labelled on front, top left corner, of wallpaper.

Dimensions

Height: 53.5 cm Average size of objects E.558-563-1980, Width: 53 cm Average size of objects E.558-563-1980.

Object history note

This sample of wallpaper was used to demonstrate 'False Principles of Decoration' at the Museum of Ornamental Art, Marlborough House, Pall Mall, London. This wallpaper was listed in the catalogue of the Marlborough House collection, issued by the Department of Science and Art, 1853.

Descriptive line

Sample of pictorial wallpaper with perspective representations of battles frequently repeated; Colour woodblock print, possibly with some machine printing, on paper; Used to demonstrate 'False Principles of Decoration' at the Museum of Ornamental Art, Marlborough House, Pall Mall, London; English; ca. 1853.

Bibliographic References (Citation, Note/Abstract, NAL no)

Oman, Charles C., and Hamilton, Jean. Wallpapers: a history and illustrated catalogue of the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. London: Sotheby Publications, in association with the Victoria and Albert Museum, 1982.

Production Note

This is a sample of wallpaper that was used to demonstrate 'False Principles of Decoration' at the Museum of Ornamental Art, Marlborough House, Pall Mall, London. It is listed in the catalogue of the Marlborough House collection, issued by the Department of Science and Art, 1853.

Materials

Paper

Subjects depicted

Battles; Perspective

Categories

Wall coverings; Prints

Collection

Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection