EXPLANATION OF THE DIFFERENT STYLES

Berain

Name of the ornemental painter Jean Berain for King Louis XIV (17th century)

arabesques in blue "camaïeu" and polychromes  - thin lines

Roses de Limoges

Limoges : town situated in the departement of Haute-Vienne - Limousin - where are the well-known manufactories.

18th century fashionable decor under Comte d'Artois (Charles X)'s protection.

Rouen Rouen : town situated in the department of Seine-Maritime - Normandie

Most known motives edge of valances - horn of plenty - decor with pink - the five principal colours are : blue, green, yellow, violet, manganese and red

Gien Gien : town situated in the department of Loiret  

mixing several styles together

Louis XVI Bunch of two roses and a tulip - ribbons - bows - draperies - medallions - garlands
Italien Inspired by the "majoliques" (18th century italian earthenware)
Porcelaine de Paris

Small pictures with bunches of flowers or country scenes - over-finished paintings

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