Chinoiserie – an introduction
Chinoiserie – an introduction
Chinoiserie
Chinoiserie, from 'chinois' the French for Chinese, was a style inspired by art and design from China, Japan and other Asian countries in the 18th century. At its height in Britain from 1750 to 1765, this fanciful style relied more on the designer's and craftsman's imagination than on accurately portraying oriental motifs and ornament.
Collection highlights
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Mirror, designed by Thomas Johnson, 1750 – 60, London, England -
Plate, manufactured by Thomas Cantle, about 1754, England -
A New Book of Chinese Ornaments Invented & Engraved by J. Pillement 1755, print, by Jean Baptiste Pillement, 1755, London, England -
Japanned dressing table, designed by John Linnell, made by William Linnell, 1754, London, England -
The Badminton Bed, designed by John Linnell, made by William Linnell, about 1754, London, England -
Vase and cover, manufactured by Richard Chaffers Factory, about 1758 – 62, Liverpool, England -
Wallpaper, 1720 – 50, Guangzhou, China -
Armchair with japanned decoration, designed by John Linnell, made by William Linnell, about 1754, London, England -
Design for an armchair for the 4th Duke of Beaufort, drawing, by John Linnell, about 1752 – 54, Britain -
Sugar bowl, designed by John Linnell, made by Arthur Annesley, 1758 – 59, London, England -
Touch, group from The Five Senses, by Agostino Carlini, made by Derby Porcelain Factory, about 1752 – 55, Derby, England -
Chinese Musicians, group, by Joseph Willems, manufactured by the Chelsea Porcelain factory, about 1755, London, England -
Vase and cover in Japanese (Kakeimon) style, made by the Bow Factory, about 1755, London, England
