Summary
Alexander Fisher (1864 – 1936), was an English silversmith and painter active in the Arts and Crafts movement in London. He was a teacher at the Slade School of Art and wrote a book about enameling and the article on "Enamel" for the Encyclopædia Britannica. His book, The art of enamelling upon metal: with a short appendix concerning miniature painting on enamel was published in 1909.[1]
Biography edit
He was an enamelist reviving the methods of the Limoges school of enameling. He started as a painter and silversmith, but travelled to Limoges to learn enameling techniques. On his return, he set up a studio in London and took on pupils. Nelson Dawson and Ernestine Mills were among his pupils.[2][3]
The Albert & Victoria Museum in London contains decorated objects and paintings by Fisher in its collection.[4]
Bibliography edit
- —— (1906). The art of enamelling upon metal: with a short appendix concerning miniature painting on enamel. The Studio.
References edit
- ^ "The art of enamelling upon metal : With a short appendix concerning miniature painting on enamel". 1906.
- ^ Speel, Erika (26 October 2018). Dictionary of Enamelling: History and Techniques. Routledge. p. 61. ISBN 978-0-429-85813-0.
- ^ Alexander Fisher in the RKD
- ^ "Dish | Fisher, Alexander | V&A Explore the Collections".
Alexander Fisher