Large Panel Printed Chinoiserie Linen with Dragons & Foo Dogs: G. P. & J Baker designed C1914 Britain

A large size linen panel with a chinoiserie print by G P & J Baker inspired by earlier Chinese textiles, designed 1914, this is a later print dating from the 20th century.

Printed in a pretty colour combination of yellow with green, pale blues and touches of red.

Yueh-Siang Chang, of the Asian Department at The V&A museum, London has looked at images of this and states that the design is after objects with a royal association, depicted by the 5 clawed dragon (only members of the immediate royal family are allowed use of the emblem of the 5 clawed dragon). There is also the symbol of stable government, which one finds on official court robes (both for royalty and officials): this of the rocks/mountains rising out of the waves. The European origins of the design are revealed by the interspersed rococo leaves.

This would make a fabulous curtain, wallhanging or bedcover. Theres enough here for a good size interiors project.

Measurements:

228 x 215cm

In excellent vintage condition.