Owen Jones

1809–1874 (age 65)

Biography

Owen Jones (1809-1874) was a visionary architect and designer celebrated for his pioneering studies of ornament and color, notably in his monumental work "The Grammar of Ornament." He sought to harmonize decorative traditions from many cultures through careful analysis and artistic synthesis.

Jones’s bold creativity and scholarly approach influenced generations of designers, encouraging appreciation for craftsmanship and cultural heritage in architecture and the decorative arts.

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Thomas Wakley
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Anthony Trollope
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Kensal Green Cemetery
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Elizabeth Reid
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Kensal Green Cemetery
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Robert Wade
1798–1872 (age 74)
Kensal Green Cemetery
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