Decorative panel designs
Drawing
ca. 1885 (made)
ca. 1885 (made)
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The ceramics decorated by William De Morgan were mostly for display rather than everyday use. The shapes were usually made by other people, and De Morgan used them as surfaces for his elaborate painted designs. His decoration was inspired by a mixture of sources. Two major influences were 16th century Turkish wares from Iznik, and lustreware made in Persia (Iran) in the 13th century. These designs show the direct influence of Persian leaf patterns.
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Title | Decorative panel designs (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | sepia and pink wash on paper |
Brief description | Three decorative panel designs, William de Morgan, late 19th century |
Physical description | Three decorative panel designs: intertwined confronted beasts, grapevine and 'Persian' flowering foliage. On the reverse are leaf-shaped panels. |
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Credit line | Given by Mrs William de Morgan |
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Summary | The ceramics decorated by William De Morgan were mostly for display rather than everyday use. The shapes were usually made by other people, and De Morgan used them as surfaces for his elaborate painted designs. His decoration was inspired by a mixture of sources. Two major influences were 16th century Turkish wares from Iznik, and lustreware made in Persia (Iran) in the 13th century. These designs show the direct influence of Persian leaf patterns. |
Associated object | C.413-1919 (Object) |
Bibliographic reference | Published in M. Greenwood, The Designs of William De Morgan (Shepton Beauchamp, 1989), p.105 and p.106 |
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Accession number | E.1384-1917 |
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Record created | February 21, 2003 |
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