Stained Glass Design with Flowering Vase 1850 - 1899

This is a stained glass design with flowering vase, made with pen and watercolor on paper by the artist E.E.Q., sometime in the 1800s. The image brings to mind the Victorian era, a time when the decorative arts flourished and ideas about beauty, nature, and femininity were evolving. Floral motifs were popular, often laden with symbolic meanings, and stained glass was widely used in homes and churches. This design incorporates ribbons and pearls which create an image of opulence. Designs such as this offer an alternative to traditional representations, embracing nature but also a sort of feminine aesthetic. In its historical context, it seems to express a moment of cultural transition. The design resonates as both timeless and of its time, capturing a unique blend of influences and ideas.