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The first fully illustrated and comprehensive introduction to May
Morris's work as an artist, designer and embroiderer, published in
association with the V&A. May Morris (1862-1938), younger
daughter of William Morris, was a significant figure in the British
Arts and Crafts movement and a pioneer of 'art embroidery'. She ran
the embroidery department of Morris & Co., as well as designing
textiles, wallpapers and jewellery. May was also an influential
teacher and lectured in the UK and America. May Morris: Arts &
Crafts Designer is the first publication to present the full range
of May Morris's work and reveals her exceptional skill and
originality. It draws together her designs, exquisite embroideries,
watercolours, costume and jewellery from museums around the world,
and in particular the rich collections of the Victoria and Albert
Museum and the William Morris Gallery, London. The book contains
more than 180 items in colour and detailed information on their
materials and provenance compiled by leading experts. There are
also new insights into May's personal life and relationships, her
social activism and her support for other craftswomen. This
authoritative and illuminating study places May Morris, whose
reputation has been overshadowed by that of her father, firmly
among the leading British designer-makers of the Arts and Crafts
movement.
Aubrey Beardsley (1872-1898) was only 25 when he died from
tuberculosis, but in his short life he established a reputation as
one of the most accomplished - and controversial - illustrators of
his day, whose contribution to the visual language of Art Nouveau
was profound. Astonishingly, all his work was created in the course
of only six years, and is today instantly recognizable for its use
of black ink and flowing lines on white paper - and its erotically
charged subject matter. Not all his work was lubricious - some of
it was political, poking fun at the decadent mores of the time -
but much of it was, taking its stylistic inspiration from Japanese
shunga and Greek vase painting and its thematic inspiration from
mythology, history, poetry and drama. This beautifully designed,
accessibly priced gift book offers a wealth of illustrations by
Beardsley, and introduces his exquisitely wrought drawings and
prints to a new audience. With a text by Jan Marsh and around 110
illustrations from the extensive collections of the Victoria and
Albert Museum, this book brings together a carefully curated
selection of works from Beardsley's tragically short but highly
productive life.
Red House occupies an extraordinary place in British architectural
history. It was the first and only house that William Morris ever
built. It was the first independent architectural commission from
his friend, Philip Webb. The challenge of furnishing the house
inspired Morris to found the design firm of Morris & Co. It had
a great influence on the Arts & Crafts Movement. But it is also
a house that captured William Morris's heart. He was only
twenty-five when, in 1858 he decided to buy the site at
Bexleyheath, just outside London, but in a rural Kentish setting.
He had recently married Jane Burden, daughter of an Oxford ostler,
whose particular beauty became inspiration for so much
pre-Raphaelite art. With his young wife and his wealth he planned
to produce a vision of earthly paradise at Red House. Rosetti
described it as 'more a poem than a house', Morris called it 'our
place of art', and when he was obliged to give it up for financial
reasons in 1865, he resolved never to return. His biographer
recorded that he could 'never set eyes on it again, confessing that
the sight of it would be more than he could bear'. Red House was
saved from an uncertain future in January 2003 by the
A lively and multi-faceted account of Evelyn and William De Morgan,
exploring a unique artistic partnership that spanned several
cultural circles including the Pre-Raphaelites and Arts and Crafts
movement With a partnership spanning two centuries, the
Pre-Raphaelite painter Evelyn (1855-1919) and Arts and Crafts
potter and author William De Morgan (1839-1917) influenced several
significant art movements in nineteenth-century Britain. Despite
this, their impact has been relatively overlooked in comparison
with their better-known contemporaries. Evelyn & William De
Morgan is the first major publication devoted to the work of either
artist and their unique relationship. It draws out each artist's
individuality while providing a comprehensive view of the expanded
cultural milieu in which they functioned, not least with regard to
new attitudes towards Victorian marriage as a working partnership.
The fully illustrated publication features numerous contributions
which explore the reach of the De Morgans' partnership, their
political and spiritual interests, and their immersion within
several influential cultural circles of the day, including
Pre-Raphaelite, Arts and Crafts, and Aesthetic Movement groups. The
book presents a lively and multifaceted account of the De Morgans
and their creative partnership. Published in association with
Delaware Art Museum Exhibition Schedule: Delaware Art Museum,
Wilmington October 22, 2022-January 29, 2023 Crocker Art Museum,
Sacramento, CA September 17, 2023- January 7, 2024 Museum of Fine
Arts, St. Petersburg, FL January 27, 2024-May 2024
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