Design
late 19th century (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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| Materials and techniques | Pencil and polychrome wash |
| Brief description | Dish and border designs with miscellaneous patterns, William De Morgan, late 19th century |
| Physical description | Sheet of dish designs. On the left are several sections of a circular dish, decorated with plants, birds and a winged creature. On the right is a dish centre, with a woman holding a crystal ball, surrounded by a border of flowers. There are also small designs of birds and fish. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Designs of different periods (inscribed on reverse) |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs William De Morgan |
| 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.60 |
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| Accession number | E.1089-1917 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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