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Discover how Evelyn De Morgan's paintings of hope have had an enduring relevance in the 21st century in the De Morgan Foundation's latest publication 'Artist of Hope'. This book supports the eponymous exhibition at Towneley Hall in Burnley which invited local community groups to reflect on the Covid-19 pandemic and how, above all else, they held onto hope for better days ahead throughout the lockdowns. With full-colour illustrations of 11 paintings from the exhibition and accompanying essays by Sarah Hardy, De Morgan Curator, Richenda Roberts, an Art Historian specialising in art and war, and Alison Cooper, Assistant Curator at Towneley Hall, this book is perfect for exhibition visitors, or those hoping to learn more from afar. -
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Comprising all major publications on William and Evelyn De Morgan, this is the perfect way to complete your own Pre-Raphaelite or Arts and Crafts library. Including the 1996 Evelyn De Morgan catalogue raisonné with colour images of all of her paintings, the brilliant book of William De Morgan's Tiles by Jon Catleugh, Sublime Symmetry and Artist of Hope exhibition catalogues, and the William and Evelyn De Morgan Essential Guide. Sold separately, these books cost £71.98 so buying them together is a significant saving. -
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The definitive guide to Evelyn De Morgan's paintings. This catalogue raisonné lists all known works by the artist, with a full provenance of each work and includes a list of exhibitions, a chronology of her life and three essays. It has colour plates for around 80 of the artworks, presented in chronological order. Edited by Catherine Gordon with contributions by Andrew Michael, Judy Oberhausen and Patricia Yates. Originally published to accompany the exhibition of Evelyn De Morgan’s paintings at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery, Bournemouth. 1997. -
Did you know that William De Morgan was the son of a mathematician and was inspired by the beauty of geometry to create his designs? The De Morgan Foundation's touring exhibition 'Sublime Symmetry' focusses in depth on this aspect of William De Morgan's work. This accompanying publication gives a detailed insight into the mathematics behind De Morgan's designs, with colour reproductions of the exhibits. With contributions from Dr June Barrow Green, London Mathematical Society, Professor Robb McDonald, University College London, and an extended essay by Sarah Hardy, De Morgan Foundation. Published by the De Morgan Foundation in 2016. -
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An introductory guide to William and Evelyn De Morgan and the De Morgan Collection. This guide provides a historical background to the couple, their influences and their artistic endeavours, featuring full colour images, a timeline and the provenance of the collection. A must-have for De Morgan fans and all those interested in 19th-century art and ceramics. This Third Edition of the glossy booklet features revised text and higher quality images. Published by the De Morgan Foundation in 2016. -
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The definitive guide to William De Morgan's tile designs, which documents the artist’s work from the start of his career in Chelsea in 1872, to the closure of De Morgan & Co. in 1907. It features three essays by Elisabeth Aslin, Jon Catleugh and Alan Caiger Smith, which cover De Morgan’s achievements, tile designs and technical innovations. The publication contains over 250 illustrations, with 24 colour pages. Published by Richard Dennis. 1991. ISBN: 978-0903685276