Catalogue of Works by William De Morgan (1973)

Detailed study of the work of ceramicist William De Morgan and his collaborators. The book opens with a Preface and Introduction, covering the development of De Morgan’s distinctive lustre and ‘Persian’ styles, as well as his methods, experiments, and innovations. It also examines his aesthetic influence on factories at Chelsea, Merton Abbey, and Fulham. The content is organized into three main groups: Group I discusses the Chelsea and Merton factories; Group II explores Fulham wares, focusing on De Morgan’s partnerships—first with Ricardo (1888–98) and later with Iles and the Passenger Brothers (1898–1907). Group III delves into tiles and tile panels, categorizing them by subjects like flowers, animals, leaf forms, and monochrome designs. The book concludes with sections on factory and painter marks, a bibliography, and both numerical and general indexes, making it a thorough resource for understanding De Morgan’s ceramic legacy.