Plate
William De Morgan
c. 1900
Medium
Tin-glazed earthenware with polychrome decoration
Dimensions
Diam.: 20 cm (7 7/8 in.)
Classification
plate (general, dish)
Department
Applied Arts of Europe
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
87912
Rights
Public Domain
About the Artist
William De Morgan · 1839–1917
**William Frend De Morgan (1839–1917)** was an English potter, tile designer, and novelist whose inventive ceramics became a hallmark of the Arts and Crafts movement. Born in London to the mathematician Augustus De Morgan and his wife Sophia, he received early support for his artistic ambitions. He attended University College School and briefly studied at the Royal Academy schools before growing d...