 William De Morgan is primarily known as William Frend de Morgan
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A Pre-raphaelite woman standing before an Arthurian castle landscape
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William Frend De Morgan (16 November 1839 – 15 January 1917) was an English potter and tile designer. A life-long friend of William Morris, he designed tiles, stained glass and furniture for Morris & Co. from 1863 to 1872. His tiles are often based on medieval designs or Persian patterns, and he experimented with innovative glazes and firing techniques. Galleons and fish were popular motifs, as were "fantastical" birds and other animals. Many of De Morgan's tile designs wer (showing 500 of 4819 characters). |
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