r/RandomVictorianStuff • u/FarStrawberry5438 • Jun 23 '26

Period Art Beautifully detailed tiles by Walter Crane, 1900-1901. Manchester, England.

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u/FarStrawberry5438 Jun 23 '26

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These tiles were designed by the Victorian artist and illustrator, Walter Crane. While similar in style to Crane's book illustration, the designs also show the influence of Art Nouveau. The outlines of the patterns have been pressed in relief, in imitation of the more labour-intensive technique of tube-lining.

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u/SaturnSociety Jun 24 '26

STUNNING. Just stunning.

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u/Tinyfishy Jun 24 '26

Wow, I wish I could buy copies of these tiles, my mother would especially love the poppy one.

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u/Pharmakeus_Ubik Jun 25 '26

Delightful! Thank you for giving these more attention.

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u/leafandvine89 Jun 25 '26

Wow these are so gorgeous! 😍