“Peacock and Dragon”, oil on panel, 5×5 inches
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The title of this painting – “Peacock and Dragon” – comes from the decorative images on the teapot and teacup, respectively.
When I decide on a title for a painting, I usually do a quick search for the words to make sure there are no issues or meanings I was unaware of.
This time, I was happy to learn that “Peacock and Dragon” was the name of a popular textile pattern designed by William Morris, one of the founders of the Arts and Crafts movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Sadly, I don’t know much about the Arts and Crafts movement, but I have always enjoyed the designs when I’ve seen them.
And the overall aesthetic – make common objects beautiful and put beauty in common places – fits very well with my own feelings about the role of art in our lives.
I found one quote from William Morris that seems to sum it up nicely: “Have nothing in your house you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful”
Note: This painting was purchased by a subscriber to my list. My subscribers see new paintings a week before I display them anywhere else. To learn more, please visit my subscription page.
“Peacock and Dragon”, oil on panel, 5×5 inches
(Click to see more images)
(Click to see more images)
The title of this painting – “Peacock and Dragon” – comes from the decorative images on the teapot and teacup, respectively.
When I decide on a title for a painting, I usually do a quick search for the words to make sure there are no issues or meanings I was unaware of.
This time, I was happy to learn that “Peacock and Dragon” was the name of a popular textile pattern designed by William Morris, one of the founders of the Arts and Crafts movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Sadly, I don’t know much about the Arts and Crafts movement, but I have always enjoyed the designs when I’ve seen them.
And the overall aesthetic – make common objects beautiful and put beauty in common places – fits very well with my own feelings about the role of art in our lives.
I found one quote from William Morris that seems to sum it up nicely: “Have nothing in your house you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful”
Note: This painting was purchased by a subscriber to my list. My subscribers see new paintings a week before I display them anywhere else. To learn more, please visit my subscription page.