'˜Home coming' for De Morgan collection

SWEEPING canvases and curious decorative pieces, some never seen before, have gone on display at Barnsley's Cannon Hall, thanks to a family link.
By The Newsroom
Published 25th Feb 2016, 14:50 BST
Updated 25th Feb 2016, 14:55 BST
The world renowned De Morgan collection arrives at Cannon Hall. Picture Scott MerryleesThe world renowned De Morgan collection arrives at Cannon Hall. Picture Scott Merrylees
The world renowned De Morgan collection arrives at Cannon Hall. Picture Scott Merrylees

An unparalleled collection of work by the late 19th and early 20th century ceramicist William De Morgan and his artist wife Evelyn Pickering De Morgan have been hand picked for long-term loan from the De Morgan Collection. Works include Evelyn De Morgan’s Boreas and Oreithyia, delicate drawings, curious decorative arts such as a head of Medusa with a gilded background of snakes and William De Morgan’s brightly coloured and detailed ceramics.

Cannon Hall is now the only place in the North of England where De Morgan pieces can be viewed on a lasting basis.

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As well as enjoying the works of art, visitors can also explore the links between Cannon Hall’s most famous residents, the Spencer-Stanhopes and the De Morgans, who were related via Evelyn.

Curator Melissa Gallimore with The Trumpeter by William De Morgan. Picture Scott MerryleesCurator Melissa Gallimore with The Trumpeter by William De Morgan. Picture Scott Merrylees
Curator Melissa Gallimore with The Trumpeter by William De Morgan. Picture Scott Merrylees

Jean McMeakin, chair of the De Morgan Foundation Trustee Board, said: “Cannon Hall was a family home which the De Morgans spent many happy days visiting and having a specially chosen selection of artworks from the De Morgan Collection on long-term display for everyone to enjoy and explore at Cannon Hall feels like coming home.”

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