Austro-Hungarian peasant furniture (1910 - 1911)

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Capture a glimpse of the vibrant and colorful world of Austro-Hungarian peasant life in the early 20th century through Edwin Foley's intricate painting titled "Austro-Hungarian Peasant Furniture (1910 - 1911)." This exquisite piece of artwork offers a detailed and intimate portrayal of a rural interior, richly adorned with traditional folk motifs that highlight the unique craftsmanship of the region.In the painting, the viewer's eye is immediately drawn to the myriad of hand-painted furniture, each piece vividly decorated with floral and geometric designs in a palette of red, blue, and white. Prominent items include a variety of chests and cabinets, used both for storage and as striking elements of home decor. These pieces are not just furniture; they are heirlooms, each telling a story of cultural heritage and artisan skill.The interior scene also features a cozy arrangement of household items that accentuate the domestic setting. Embroidered textiles, like tablecloths and pillow covers, add layers of texture and pattern, harmonizing with the painted furnishings. Traditional ceramic ware and decorative plates are meticulously arranged in open shelves and wall displays, showcasing the community's pride in their pottery traditions.Overall, Edwin Foley's "Austro-Hungarian Peasant Furniture" not only celebrates the aesthetic beauty of the region's folk art but also serves as a historical snapshot, preserving the cultural identity of the Austro-Hungarian peasantry during a bygone era.

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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.