Nineveh & Persia No. 3 1856

Owen Jones's "Nineveh & Persia No. 3" (1856) is a detailed plate of decorative patterns and motifs found in Assyrian and Persian architecture. This plate, part of a larger collection of architectural designs, showcases the intricate craftsmanship of ancient civilizations. The detailed drawings, rendered in black and white, capture the geometric and floral ornamentation that characterized the artistic styles of these cultures. Jones, a prominent architect and designer of the Victorian era, meticulously documented these patterns for both historical study and inspiration for contemporary design.