Owen Jones: the universal grammar of ornament
Owen Jones (1809-1874), a British architect and design theorist, traveled to Spain, Egypt, and Turkey studying Islamic ornament, particularly the decorations of the Alhambra in Granada, which he documented using the pioneering technique of chromolithography — the same sensibility that brings a plate such as Egyptian No. 8 to life. He oversaw the decorative design of the Crystal Palace for the Great Exhibition of London in 1851, and in 1856 published The Grammar of Ornament, a systematic collection of decorative motifs from different eras and cultures that remains a reference point for designers and artists today. Bringing one of these prints into your home means preserving that research, not filling an empty space.
Crafted to last
Each Framed Art Print is made with fine art paper, then finished and framed by hand in Italy. We do not chase an immediate effect: we seek a result that remains faithful to the original colors over time, because a work intended to be passed down deserves a foundation as solid as the history it tells.
Why choose Miriaci
Choosing Miriaci means relying on work carried out with care, from printing to delivery.
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Careful shipping: each piece travels protected and ready to hang.
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Archival materials: 300 g/m² fine art paper and frames selected to last over time.
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Real support: our team remains available to help you choose the artwork best suited to your space.
A work of art, not just a decoration
A print does not simply fill a wall: it carries a theme, an era, and a story that continues to speak to those who view it. The works of Owen Jones held by Miriaci remain faithful to this principle — pieces chosen for their meaning before their aesthetic appeal.
Aesthetics fade. Meaning remains.
