Meticulously reproduced from a valuable portfolio by a notable 19th-century French artist, 124 black-and-white illustrations capture the lavish devices and grand sweep of Louis IV-era Baroque design. A gorgeous population of elaborate architectural ornaments, decorative motifs, and border elements, this collection of royalty-free art will inspire ideas for -- and immediately embellish -- a host of craft, design, and graphics projects. An exhaustive reference for artists and Baroque design enthusiasts.