Tile
probably John Pearson (fl.1885-1910)
Category
Ceramics
Date
1875 - 1900
Materials
Pottery
Order this imageCollection
Wightwick Manor, West Midlands
NT 1287866
Summary
One tile with William De Morgan pottery scrawled on the back, believed to be created by John Pearson. Showing rectangular tile with image of boat in orange and blue with white sails, on cream background.
Full description
One tile with William De Morgan pottery scrawled on the back, believed to be created by John Pearson. Showing rectangular tile with image of boat in orange and blue with white sails, on cream background. The theme of the sea was a major source of inspiration for De Morgan’s Arts and Crafts ceramics and his wife Evelyn’s paintings. Galleons were one of De Morgan’s favourite motifs, developing eighteen distinct designs. The design of the ships were inspired by Medieval and Tudor ships shown in manuscript illustrations such as those carrying the hero’s of Morte d’Arthur, or the warring kings of Froissant. De Morgan’s galleon designs are distinctive for their use of stylised waves, giant fish, dolphins and sea monsters. These are ships of the imagination and are often in full sail with overstated flags and banners, being of a more decorative nature rather than sea-worthy.
Makers and roles
probably John Pearson (fl.1885-1910), maker