Vase
William De Morgan
c. 1885
Medium
Tin-glazed earthenware, polychrome decorated
Dimensions
54.3 × 27.7 cm (21 3/8 × 10 7/8 in.)
Classification
vase
Department
Applied Arts of Europe
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
63520
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...