Piece 1828 - 1838

This fabric piece was designed by Bannister Hall in the 19th century. It presents a dense array of floral motifs, each carrying its own historical weight. Observe the roses, emblems of love and beauty since antiquity, reappearing in countless Renaissance paintings as symbols of the Virgin Mary. And then there are the morning glories, with their ephemeral beauty and their vines gracefully embracing one another. These climbing forms are a delicate dance of life and interconnection. The way these flowers are intertwined speaks to the subconscious desire for harmony and order. Floral patterns are not just decorations; they are vessels of collective memory, reminding us of nature's persistent, cyclical power. Consider how these symbols evoke emotion, engaging us in a non-linear dialogue across time. The language of flowers, with its intricate encoding of meaning, echoes through history, ever-changing yet eternally resonant.