{"product_id":"william-de-morgan-pre-raphaelite-ceramics","title":"William de Morgan, Pre-Raphaelite Ceramics","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the collection of MM Tremonto Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWilliam De Morgan: Pre-Raphaelite Ceramics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by William Gaunt and M. D. E. Clayton-Stamm is an illustrated study of the life and work of one of the most inventive ceramic artists of the British Arts and Crafts movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA close associate of William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones, De Morgan (1839–1917) developed a distinctive decorative language that combined medieval and Renaissance influences with Islamic ceramics and the ideals of the Pre-Raphaelite movement. Renowned for his brilliant metallic lustre glazes, richly colored tiles, and fantastical designs featuring birds, animals, and elaborate botanical patterns, De Morgan helped redefine ceramics as an expressive art form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished in 1971, this substantial monograph examines De Morgan's artistic development, technical innovations, and enduring influence on decorative design. Illustrated with color and black-and-white plates, the book provides a valuable historical record of his ceramics and their place within the broader Arts and Crafts movement. An excellent reference for collectors of Victorian decorative arts, historic ceramics, and nineteenth-century design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWilliam Gaunt and M. D. E. Clayton-Stamm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWilliam De Morgan: Pre-Raphaelite Ceramics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew York Graphic Society, 1971\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e176 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated in color and black-and-white\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 8.7 × 11.4 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN 9780821203903\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"availableitems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67953656332531,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/3849\/9827\/files\/demorgan.png?v=1792762154","url":"https:\/\/availableitems.com\/products\/william-de-morgan-pre-raphaelite-ceramics","provider":"availableitems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}