A lush and intricately layered composition, Philip Taaffe's *Composition with Ornamental Fragments II* brings together a rich array of decorative motifs and patterned elements rendered in mixed media on board. Taaffe weaves together botanical, geometric, and historical ornamental references, creating a dense visual tapestry that speaks to his enduring fascination with cross-cultural symbolism and the history of art and design. The result is a vibrant, jewel-like surface that balances complexity and harmony, inviting sustained contemplation of its many interlocking parts.