"You'll have to light the gas, Sairah " said an Artist in a fog, one morning in Chelsea. For although summer was on the horizon, it was cold and damp; and, as we all know, till fires come to an end, London is not fogless-if, indeed, it ever is so. This was a very black fog, of the sort that is sure to go off presently, because it is only due to atmospheric conditions. Meanwhile, it was just as well to light the gas, and not go on pretending you could see and putting your eyes out. This Artist, after putting his eyes out, called out, from a dark corner in his Studio, to something in a dark...
"You'll have to light the gas, Sairah " said an Artist in a fog, one morning in Chelsea. For although summer was on the horizon, it was cold and damp;...
This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.
This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable p...
William Frend De Morgan (16 November 1839 - 15 January 1917) was an English potter, tile designer and novelist. 1] A lifelong 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 were planned to create intricate patterns when several tiles were laid together Born in Gower Street, London,...
William Frend De Morgan (16 November 1839 - 15 January 1917) was an English potter, tile designer and novelist. 1] A lifelong friend of William Morris...
