Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Alexander Fisher. It dates from 1887 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This untitled watercolour, created by Alexander Fisher in 1887, is a circular dish adorned with vibrant floral and leaf motifs set against a white background. Characterized by a blend of realistic and decorative elements, the piece exemplifies the artistic and technical explorations of its time.
Subject & Meaning
The subject matter consists of swirling flowers and leaves in bright reds, blues, and greens, juxtaposing detailed realism with more abstract, decorative swirls. This duality reflects the era's artistic experimentation and the artist's background in both fine art and craftsmanship.
Technique & Style
Fisher's watercolour technique blends meticulous, naturalistic rendering of flowers with looser, ornamental swirls, showcasing a hybrid style. The edges feature small, repetitive patterns resembling shells or leaves, adding a layer of intricate craftsmanship.
History & Provenance
Created in 1887 by Alexander Fisher, an English artist and silversmith associated with the Arts and Crafts movement, the work is now part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection in London.
Context
Reflecting the Arts and Crafts movement's emphasis on craftsmanship and artistic innovation, this piece aligns with Fisher's multifaceted career as a painter, silversmith, educator at the Slade School of Art, and writer on enameling techniques.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alexander Fisher (1864 – 1936), was an English silversmith and painter active in the Arts and Crafts movement in London.
Untitled
Untitled
Initial L
Original drawing for 'The Grammar of Ornament'
Initial D
Composition de fleurs et de plumes en bouquets, frises de perles et de fleurs bleues, croisillons de plumes et de fleurs à semis de fleurs, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle
Kiyoto - Generally Known as Yeiraku ware
Imari
Ceiling Pattern, Tomb of Qenamun
Ceiling Fragment
Pietra-dura work decoration on the top of the cenotaph of the Empress Arjumand Banu Begam, Taj Mahal, Agra
Farfurie mare, de formă semi-adâncă, cu buză răsfrântă, foarte lată, cu muchie ondulată (sub formă de colți rotunjiți). Piesa este modelată la roata olarului, angobată cu humă albă. Decorul este realizat prin sgrafitare în angoba crudă, peste care se aștern cu pensula culorile de smalț: verde, galben, albastru. Motivele decorative sunt florale și vegetale stilizate, dispuse pe toată suprafața farfuriei. Cromatica decorului: alb, galben, verde.