Sundragon
Design
April 1881 (made)
April 1881 (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 was interested in both the technical and aesthetic aspect of ceramic decoration. He 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.
De Morgan was interested in both the technical and aesthetic aspect of ceramic decoration. He 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.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Sundragon (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Pencil, sepia and yellow wash |
| Brief description | 'Sundragon', dish design by William de Morgan, 1881 |
| Physical description | Circular dish design showing a dragon flying over the sea and sailing ships, with a rising or setting sun in the background. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Ap. 81 / Sundragon (dated and titled in pencil) |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs William de Morgan |
| Subjects depicted | |
| 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 was interested in both the technical and aesthetic aspect of ceramic decoration. He 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. |
| Bibliographic reference | Published in M. Greenwood, The Designs of William De Morgan (Shepton Beauchamp, 1989), p.36 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.1177-1917 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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