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Designed by Annie E. Aldrich (American, 1857–1937); Made by John Swallow (American, born England, active c. 1910); Decorated by Sarah Tutt (American, 1859–1947); Marblehead Pottery (1904–1936). Vase, c. 1909. Marblehead, Massachusetts. Glazed earthenware. The Art Institute of Chicago, Vance American Fund; restricted gift of the Antiquarian Society.
William Morris was such a protean figure that the following sections of the William Morris Society website can only provide a guide to his life and works. Two of the four sections of the website illustrate Morris’ Art and Life, containing introductory material, examples, and links to additional material found on the website. Art: Morris’s […]
The William Morris Gallery is the only museum in the world specifically devoted to the life, work and influence of William Morris (1834-1896), the artist, craftsman, writer, socialist and environmental campaigner. It is housed in his former family home, ‘Water House’. William Morris’ design work is known for its major influence in the establishment of […]
The Pre-Raphaelite Movement was launched in 1848 by seven men, writes Debra N. Mancoff, Associate Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and Scholar in Residence at the Newberry Library in her book, “Flora Symbolica – Flowers in Pre-Raphaelite Art”. The artists were: Dante Gabriel Rossetti, his brother, William Michael Rosetti, […]
Garden Of Light – Walk The World Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 February 2010 For two nights in February 2010, visitors will be able to walk through the extensive grounds of the University Of Dundee Botanic Gardens and experience a spectacular display of light and sound. Taking inspiration from the impressive collections of plants from […]
