The Victorian Age 1840-1900

Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration. The era produced images that where romantic, decorative and nostalgic for objects of the past.
Poster art of the time filled every corner of the page with both images and type. They usually had decorative boarders, a symmetrical layout and idealised beauty. The type was usually curved and fitted into a banner.


Typical ad poster from the Victorian Era. ( google images)



Posters from the Victorian Era. Type and images fill the whole poster. (google images)