Blue Rose Pattern - Samarkand, Oriental Motifs by Émile-Allain Séguy

Reproduction of plate No. 13 Blue rose motif from Samarkand , a collection of oriental-style compositions created with stencils by Émile-Allain Séguy in 1920

In this floral composition, Séguy orchestrates a ballet of blue roses against a luminous turquoise background. The purplish stems gracefully intertwine, creating an organic network where stylized roses with concentric petals bloom. Here, the artist reveals his ability to reinvent the traditional floral motif through a modern vision. The unusual palette of blues and purples transforms a classic subject into a resolutely contemporary creation, while preserving the natural delicacy of the flowers. This plate perfectly illustrates the transition between Art Nouveau and Art Deco, combining natural motifs and geometric abstraction. Its decorative yet poetic character makes it a particularly attractive work.

Émile-Allain Séguy (1877–1951) was a French artist and designer who influenced the Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements. He is best known for his portfolios of decorative motifs, particularly published in the 1920s, which had a considerable influence on the decorative arts of his time.