Charles Rennie Mackintosh: Roses on Checkered Background (1914) Giclée Print

Acquire a masterpiece of geometric poetry and floral grace with this striking Charles Rennie Mackintosh Roses on Checkered Background reproduction. Created in 1914, this design is a powerful symbol of the Glasgow School aesthetic evolving toward abstract Modernism.

Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868–1928) was the figurehead of the internationally acclaimed Glasgow School and a pioneer of Art Nouveau (or Modern Style). This pattern, dating from the pivotal year he left his architectural practice and relocated to Walberswick, demonstrates his unique artistic language:

• Contrasting Harmony: Mackintosh masterfully juxtaposes the organic, stylized Rose motif (his signature feminine element) with the severe geometric grid of the checkered background (his architectural, masculine element). This tension creates a balanced, rhythmic design that influenced European movements like the Vienna Secession.

• Decorative Final Phase: This work shows Mackintosh embracing a flatter, more painterly technique, often experimenting with bold colors and square formats—a shift that anticipated later Art Deco design while maintaining his deep, symbolic love for botanical forms.

This print is an essential piece of vintage Art Nouveau decor, reflecting Mackintosh’s holistic vision of creating total environments of artistic harmony.

• Artist: Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868–1928), defining figure of the Glasgow Style.

• Artwork: Roses on Checkered Background (c. 1914), a working drawing/design for wallcovering or textiles.

• Artistic Style: Art Nouveau/Modern Style; famous for fusing feminine organic forms (the rose) with masculine geometry (the grid).

• Medium: Originally Pencil and Watercolor on paper.

• Print Quality: Museum-quality Archival Giclée Print faithfully recreating the delicate watercolor hues and the graphic precision of the black linework.

• Aesthetic: Ultimate Arts and Crafts and sophisticated Modernist floral wall art.

Own a piece of the revolutionary Scottish design that shaped European Modernism. This elegant Mackintosh Rose print offers a sophisticated and timeless aesthetic. Order this iconic Giclée reproduction today.

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