Plaque
ca. 1900 (made)
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Glasgow at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries was developing its own distinctive style. Influenced by links to Europe and themes such as symbolist art, Art Nouveau and Japanese design, Glaswegian designers were producing more abstract, linear motifs, as reflected in this plaque.
It was made by Talwin Morris, who also designed books for the Glasgow publisher Blackie & Son. Morris was close to other well known Glaswegian figures, including Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his wife Margaret MacDonald.
It was made by Talwin Morris, who also designed books for the Glasgow publisher Blackie & Son. Morris was close to other well known Glaswegian figures, including Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his wife Margaret MacDonald.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Beaten aluminium set with a yellow glass jewel. |
Brief description | Plaque, jewellery, beaten aluminium set with yellow glass, designed by Talwin Morris, Glasgow, Scotland, about 1900 |
Physical description | Plaque, beaten aluminium set with yellow glass. |
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Object history | Made in Glasgow. Designed and executed by Talwin Morris. Illustrated in 'Modern Design in Jewellery and Fans' in the Studio magazine, 1901-02. |
Summary | Glasgow at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries was developing its own distinctive style. Influenced by links to Europe and themes such as symbolist art, Art Nouveau and Japanese design, Glaswegian designers were producing more abstract, linear motifs, as reflected in this plaque. It was made by Talwin Morris, who also designed books for the Glasgow publisher Blackie & Son. Morris was close to other well known Glaswegian figures, including Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his wife Margaret MacDonald. |
Bibliographic reference | 'Modern Design in Jewellery and Fans' in Studio magazine, 1901-02. |
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Accession number | CIRC.68-1959 |
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Record created | April 7, 2005 |
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