This Rococo style evolved as a reaction against the High Baroque and flourished in the 1730’s. In this period the heavy Louis XIV organic forms were refined into delicate, sinuous and flamboyant decorations. A prime example is the Louis XV frame style named after this monarch. The most important elements in Rococo design were elegance, grace, charm and curving naturalistic decoration.
This Rococo style evolved as a reaction against the High Baroque and flourished in the 1730’s. In this period the heavy Louis XIV organic forms were refined into delicate, sinuous and flamboyant decorations. A prime example is the Louis XV frame style named after this monarch. The most important elements in Rococo design were elegance, grace, charm and curving naturalistic decoration.
An English variation of the Salvator Rosa frame, it was so called because it was first found on works by Carlo Maratta (1625–1713).
In its enriched form, with up to five runs of decoration, it created an opulent setting for the jewels of a collection. The plainer forms were often used to frame the contents of an entire gallery. The Maratta frame was especially popular in England in the 18th century when the great Grand Tour collections were being formed.
An English variation of the Salvator Rosa frame, it was so called because it was first found on works by Carlo Maratta (1625–1713).
In its enriched form, with up to five runs of decoration, it created an opulent setting for the jewels of a collection. The plainer forms were often used to frame the contents of an entire gallery. The Maratta frame was especially popular in England in the 18th century when the great Grand Tour collections were being formed.
Louis XIII frames are characterised by a close bonding of ornamentation to the profile and straight rails with decorative borders. Leaf, branch and flower elements are tied together in a web-like pattern on the surface. This design shows a softening wash.
Barbizon frames are named after a group of landscape artists, led by Theodore Rousseau, who were working in the village of Barbizon. They were part of the French Realist movement. and forerunners of the impressionists. They often use this style of frame to frame their paintings. In English we call it Barbican. All the patterns and corner orientations are hand made by us and finished to the highest quality.
An English variation of the Salvator Rosa frame, it was so called because it was first found on works by Carlo Maratta (1625–1713).
In its enriched form, with up to five runs of decoration, it created an opulent setting for the jewels of a collection. The plainer forms were often used to frame the contents of an entire gallery. The Maratta frame was especially popular in England in the 18th century when the great Grand Tour collections were being formed.
The Flemish frame is an English frame. Based on the 20th Century Arts and Crafts movement with the simplicity of design emphasised with a simple ripple.The Flemish Frame can be used just as a TV frame, TV Mirror Frame or as a Moving Artwork TV frame hiding your TV away and blending it perfectly with your decor especially if you want a big frame to give a look between modern and traditional or giving your room a contemporary look by painting your frame in silver.
The Flemish frame is an English frame. Based on the 20th Century Arts and Crafts movement with the simplicity of design emphasised with a simple ripple.The Flemish Frame can be used just as a TV frame, TV Mirror Frame or as a Moving Artwork TV frame hiding your TV away and blending it perfectly with your decor especially if you want a big frame to give a look between modern and traditional or giving your room a contemporary look by painting your frame in silver.
This Rococo style evolved as a reaction against the High Baroque and flourished in the 1730’s. In this period the heavy Louis XIV organic forms were refined into delicate, sinuous and flamboyant decorations. A prime example is the Louis XV frame style named after this monarch. The most important elements in Rococo design were elegance, grace, charm and curving naturalistic decoration.