The Devil’s Artisan
‘Though an angel should write, / still ’tis devils must print.’
— Thomas Moore (1779–1852)
DINGBATS SECTION:
Grasset Ornaments
The following images were found in La plante et ses applications ornementales, by Eugène Grasset (Paris: E. Lévy, n.d. [ca. 1896]).
Grasset (1845–1917) was a Swiss artist whose early work as a painter and sculptor for the theatre, and then as textile designer, evolved into a remarkably successful career in graphic design. His posters, illustrations, logos and other commercial designs garnered him a reputation a pioneer of the Art Nouveau style.
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Columbine
Geranium
Gourd
Iris
Poppy
Snowdrops
Water Lily
The Devil’s Artisan would like to acknowledge the generous financial support of the Canada Council for the Arts and the Ontario Arts Council.
