Carved gilt couch covered in rose brocade de Lyons (1910 - 1911)

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"Carved gilt couch covered in rose brocade de Lyons" by Edwin Foley – An Exquisite Depiction of SophisticationIn this striking watercolor painting by Edwin Foley, the meticulous depiction of a luxurious couch invites viewers to appreciate the refined elegance of early 20th-century interior design. Crafted with an eye for detail, Foley's choice of rich, deep rose brocade de Lyons fabric gives the couch a lavish texture that seems almost tangible. The gilt carvings enhance its grandeur, with each curve and sweep designed to catch the eye, reflecting a period where opulence was cherished in furnishings.The painting's background complements the main subject expertly—ornate wall decorations and a well-detailed carpet in harmonious colors add depth to the scene, creating a cohesive yet subtly lavish interior. The artistry with which Foley brings this domestic scene to life not only showcases his skill but also encapsulates a snapshot of historical design aesthetics.

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Author and illustrator of The Book of Decorative Furniture, published in 2 volumes by T. C. & E. C. Jack in 1910-11, which featured one hundred reproductions in full colour and one thousand text illustrations. The book went through a number of editions.

Almost nothing has been published about Foley other than that he was a Fellow of the institute of designers.

He was born Edwin John Foley in Fisherton Anger, Wiltshire, c.1859, the second child and eldest son of furniture manufacturer Arthur Foley of the Fisherton Cabinet Works, Salisbury, and his wife Jane. He was at least partly educated in London,  where he lived with his uncle and aunt, Peter and Rhoda Marie Brown.

He worked as a designer for his father from at least the early 1880s, but by 1891 was living in Charlotte Street, Marylebone, with his wife Louisa Maud (nee Hayford), whom he married in 1882. They had three children, Conrad Hayford (b. 1885), Hubert Edwin (b. 1887) and Alan Victor (b. 1888).

Edwin John Foley lived at 294 Camden Road, Middlesex, and died at Cottesloe, Western Australia, on 25 April 1912.

Many more pictures by Edwin Foley can be found at the Look and Learn picture library.