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View Ottoman Turkey, circa 1560 Beautiful frieze of acanthus leaf iznik under transparent glaze, composed of four tiles, decorated with stylized acanthus leaves in reserve on a turquoise background, ...
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Cast-iron leg component likely for a seat or table. This elaborate pierced design incorporates acanthus leaves, scrolling motifs, and geometric shapes. The leg terminates in a widened tripart foot.
The acanthus motif was used a great deal by wood carvers and decorators in Britain throughout the 18th century, and acanthus leaves were a notable feature of Victorian Arts and Crafts decoration, ...
Each year Acanthus mollis returns to gardens in Redlands. In fact, their familiar leaves are already popping up in some yards. Acanthus mollis, commonly called bear’s breeches, is one of the… ...
Columns featuring acanthus leaves are known as Corinthian columns, and they first appeared around 550 BCE. A Roman writer named Vitruvius explained the ornamentation by creating a legend about a ...
View Ibis drinking from a fountain amongst scrolling acanthus leaves and flowering tendrils by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema on artnet. Browse upcoming and past auction lots by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema.
Acanthus mollis was a favorite with Victorian gardeners. Today, it is cultivated […] Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 60°F. Friday, March 1st 2024 E-Edition. Home Page.
The soft acanthus has broader, less divided leaves and few, if any spines. Lacking the picturesque spines, this plant is not so dramatic but it makes an excellent display of well-shaped leaves.