Daily Archives: May 28th, 2012

History Lesson: The Regency Style, 1790-1837

The Regency era of design in the United Kingdom refers to works of art produced in England between the late 1790s and 1837. It is a visually rich style characterized by a combination of classical inspiration and British upper class culture. Greek krater-style copper vase patinated to imitate bronze, designed by Thomas Hope, England, 1802-03. [...]