About the Artist
Alexandre Sénégať was an early twentieth-century designer immersed in the dynamic world of decorative arts, where the boundaries between fine art, industry, and fashion were constantly evolving. During this era, artists like Sénégať transformed close botanical observation into repeatable motifs, shaping the visual culture of interiors and everyday objects.
If you appreciate nature-inspired ornament, this work resonates with our botanical wall art and the intricate patterns found in William Morris prints.
The Artwork
Created around 1905, this textile design reflects a period when pattern sheets were essential tools for both artisans and manufacturers. As department stores and new printing technologies emerged, designers responded by creating patterns that could be reproduced efficiently while maintaining artistic integrity. Such works were intended to unify interiors, adorning fabrics used for curtains, upholstery, and garments, and to bring a sense of curated beauty to daily life.
This piece exemplifies the era’s belief in ornament as a means to elevate the ordinary, offering a visual language that could transform any space.
Style & Characteristics
The artwork features a repeating floral motif composed of stylized blossoms and scrolling stems, arranged with precision and balance. The fine black linework on warm beige paper creates a harmonious interplay between positive and negative space, ensuring clarity and adaptability for textile production.
The restrained monochrome palette lends the print a calm, archival quality, blending vintage charm with a modern graphic sensibility. The overall effect is one of botanical elegance and rhythmic order, suitable for both classic and contemporary interiors.
In Interior Design
This vintage floral art print brings subtle pattern and sophistication to bedrooms, hallways, or reading nooks, especially where a gentle decorative touch is desired. It pairs beautifully with linen, oak, rattan, and matte ceramics, complementing both traditional and minimalist settings.
For a cohesive look, combine it with cream, sand, and ink accents, or curate a gallery wall with selections from our black and white prints and the beige collection.
