Preamble
For your convenience I have listed the other posts in this series:
Abstract and Floral Designs of E.A.Seguy - Part I
Abstract and Floral Designs of E.A.Seguy - Part II
Introduction [1]
Celebrated designer E.A. Seguy as early as 1901-1903 produced a series of sixty plates which appeared as Les Fleurs et leurs Application décorative. This publication was clearly inspired by the work of influential designer Grasset, whose own volumes La Plante et ses Applications ornementals set the pattern for such an approach to the design process of the Art Nouveau period.
On looking through the plates of Seguy's books one realizes the extent to which the individual patterns and motifs can easily be applied to all kinds of surfaces. In general terms almost all of the designs rely first on the boldness of their striking color effects, but this is subtly underpinned by a sureness and delicacy of drawing not to be found in the work of many artist's competitors in the production of such albums. There is in Seguy's work little reliance on the precedent of historic forms, and the overall impression given is unflagging invention. In considering some plates in detail, it becomes in most part a matter of identifying the novel elements and only in a small number of instances suggesting the visual or stylistic influence which have played a part in forming Seguy's ideas.
Abstract and Floral Designs of E.A.Seguy - Part III
The following designs are a selection drawn from the publication Suggestions pour Etoffes et Tapis. Plate 10 is reminiscent of English wallpapers of the "Aesthetic" movement and recall in particular the work of the accomplished, but still relatively little-known designer Battely. Plates 12 and 14 all seem to reflect to some degree the styles of other European decorative artists; plate 12 is a design incorporating silver patches, which recalls the stamp effects of Fortuny's fabrics. Plate 14 is a linear design with tassels which must reflect the styles popularized by Paul Poiret.
From plate 10.
From plate 10.
From plate 11.
From plate 11.
From plate 12.
From plate 12.
From plate 14.
From plate 14.
From plate 14.
From plate 15.
From plate 15.
Reference:
[1] S. Calloway, Abstract and Floral Designs - E.A. Seguy, Bracken Books, London (1988).
For your convenience I have listed the other posts in this series:
Abstract and Floral Designs of E.A.Seguy - Part I
Abstract and Floral Designs of E.A.Seguy - Part II
Introduction [1]
Celebrated designer E.A. Seguy as early as 1901-1903 produced a series of sixty plates which appeared as Les Fleurs et leurs Application décorative. This publication was clearly inspired by the work of influential designer Grasset, whose own volumes La Plante et ses Applications ornementals set the pattern for such an approach to the design process of the Art Nouveau period.
On looking through the plates of Seguy's books one realizes the extent to which the individual patterns and motifs can easily be applied to all kinds of surfaces. In general terms almost all of the designs rely first on the boldness of their striking color effects, but this is subtly underpinned by a sureness and delicacy of drawing not to be found in the work of many artist's competitors in the production of such albums. There is in Seguy's work little reliance on the precedent of historic forms, and the overall impression given is unflagging invention. In considering some plates in detail, it becomes in most part a matter of identifying the novel elements and only in a small number of instances suggesting the visual or stylistic influence which have played a part in forming Seguy's ideas.
Abstract and Floral Designs of E.A.Seguy - Part III
The following designs are a selection drawn from the publication Suggestions pour Etoffes et Tapis. Plate 10 is reminiscent of English wallpapers of the "Aesthetic" movement and recall in particular the work of the accomplished, but still relatively little-known designer Battely. Plates 12 and 14 all seem to reflect to some degree the styles of other European decorative artists; plate 12 is a design incorporating silver patches, which recalls the stamp effects of Fortuny's fabrics. Plate 14 is a linear design with tassels which must reflect the styles popularized by Paul Poiret.
Reference:
[1] S. Calloway, Abstract and Floral Designs - E.A. Seguy, Bracken Books, London (1988).
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