Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Ford Maddox-Brown (1821-1893)



           Ford Maddox-Brown was an English painter of historical subjects. He was mostly known for his distinctively graphic version of the Pre-Raphaelite style. Work was his most notable painting. During the 1850’s he and William Morris collaborated on multiple art projects. In 1861 he became a founder, investor in a design company, Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co, that belonged to William Morris. For this company he designed a series of stained glass windows and created hand-made furniture. By the 1870’s he established himself as one of London’s top painters.



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