Werner's Origins of Colour Framed Canvas

In collaboration with the Natural History Museum

• Framed canvas
• Natural-toned frame
• Inspired by the 1814 book Werner’s Nomenclature of Colours
• Instant splash of colour

Celebrate timeless colour with this stunning framed canvas from The Origins of Colour collection. Drawing inspiration from Werner’s 1814 book of iconic colour charts, it brings a rich blend of tones to your décor. The natural-toned frame complements the design beautifully, making it easy to style in any room. Ready to hang for instant character, this piece is perfect for creating a bold yet sophisticated focal point. Ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, or anywhere that deserves a pop of colour.

Natural History Museum x Dunelm

In a time before colours could be captured visually through photography, scientists used vivid descriptions to identify them, drawing reference from elements of nature. Werner’s 1814 book of colour charts Nomenclature of Colours, which forms part of the Natural History Museum’s rare books collection, was a pioneering work that visualised colour through the vibrancy of birds and butterflies, the shades of flowers and fruit and the tones of precious gems. This classification of colour helped narrate an age of exploration, allowing Charles Darwin to tell a visual tale of his famous 1830s voyage upon HMS Beagle. It is the richness of both colour and language that has been cherished by naturalists for over two centuries and has inspired The Origins of Colour collection, which reimagines the colours of nature for your home.

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