William Moorcroft Personal Signed Copy, Modern Painters, John Ruskin.

Description: A copy of Modern Painters, Volume 1, Of General Principles, And Of Truth by John Ruskin from the personal library of William Moorcroft. A wonderful opportunity to own a book held by and which inspired the great William Moorcrofts designs. The book with William Moorcrofts personal bookplate to the inside cover, and signature with date 1899 to inside page. The book with hard back bound in green cloth and embossed gold title to spine. A 1898 hardback copy, second edition in small form, published by George Allen. One of the most lauded art critics of the nineteenth century, John Ruskin built a reputation as a well-informed, passionate figure in the world of painting and sculpture. In Modern Painters, Ruskin explores this field: each portion of this book is set out logically, with each chapter covering a specific principle of the creative process. We observe Ruskin's thoughts about how artists may best convey aspects of their painting through the apt presentation of colors, scenes and subjects. In particular, Ruskin describes the works of the Romanticist J. M. W. Turner - an artist he viewed as almost the embodiment of greatness. This volume is in two parts - Of General Principles and Of Truth. The first part covers the various ideas and motivations which Ruskin believed characterised all artists to some extent, and the sense of power and profundity works of art communicate to those beholding them. What constitutes a great work of art, and the various ideas and feelings art has the ability to convey, are also discussed. (Source ABE books) The English potter William Moorcroft (1872-1945) founded the Moorcroft pottery business and developed a formidable reputation as a designer becoming one of the most celebrated British potters of the twentieth century. He rejected mass production, and considered it his vocation to create an everyday art form that was both functional and decorative, and that would be accessible to as many people as possible rather than made exclusively for the privileged few. ‘If only the people in the world would concentrate upon making all things beautiful,’ he wrote in a letter to his daughter Beatrice in 1930, ‘and if all people concentrated on developing the arts of Peace, what a world it might be.’ Overall size 19.7cm x 14cm x 3.6cm The book in overall good used condition, the corners rubbed and some signs of age and wear to the cover, the paper with some foxing. Please be guided by the photographs and do not hesitate to ask any questions. All items are packaged with good quality materials to ensure safe delivery.

Price: 125 GBP

Location: Sherborne

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