Sea Birds' Island
Design
1872-1907 (made)
1872-1907 (made)
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William de Morgan (1839-1917) was an eminent designer and potter. He was associated with the Art and Crafts movements and worked closely with William Morris, which shaped his artistic ideals. De Morgan is perhaps best known for his prolific tile production that drew inspiration from Middle-Eastern motifs and Italian Renaissance patterns. Other inspirations included nature, the work of William Morris, medieval art, and 16th- and 17th-century engravings for Dutch tile designs. He was interested in both the technical and aesthetic aspect of ceramic decoration.
Object details
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| Title | Sea Birds' Island (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Pencil and sepia wash |
| Brief description | 'Sea Birds' Island', dish design by William de Morgan, 1872-1907 |
| Physical description | Dish design showing birds on an island and fish in the sea, with a setting sun in the background. The design is pricked for transfer. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs William de Morgan |
| Object history | A dish made from this design is in the De Morgan collection (object number C_WDM_0183), decorated in ruby and gold lustre. |
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| Summary | William de Morgan (1839-1917) was an eminent designer and potter. He was associated with the Art and Crafts movements and worked closely with William Morris, which shaped his artistic ideals. De Morgan is perhaps best known for his prolific tile production that drew inspiration from Middle-Eastern motifs and Italian Renaissance patterns. Other inspirations included nature, the work of William Morris, medieval art, and 16th- and 17th-century engravings for Dutch tile designs. He was interested in both the technical and aesthetic aspect of ceramic decoration. |
| Bibliographic reference | Published in M. Greenwood, The Designs of William De Morgan (Shepton Beauchamp, 1989), p.44 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.1169-1917 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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