John’s work is defined by its arts and crafts movement sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.
Compton
Designed by John Henry Dearle (English, 1860–1932) Produced by Morris & Co., London (English, 1875–1940) Merton Abbey, London (English, 1881–1940)
Cherwell
Florence
Crested Bird
Designed by John Henry Dearle (English, 1860–1932) Produced by Morris & Co., London (English, 1875–1940) Wardle & Co., Bridgnorth (English, 1875-1930)
Daffodil
Elmcote
Severn
Designed by John Henry Dearle (English, 1860–1932) and/or William Morris (English, 1834–1896) Produced by Morris & Co., London (English, 1875–1940) Merton Abbey, London (English, 1881–1940)
Pomona
After designs by Sir Edward Burne-Jones (English, 1833–1898) and John Henry Dearle (English, 1860–1932) Produced by Morris & Co., London (English, 1875-1940) Woven by Walter Taylor (English, 1875–1965) and John Keich (English, active 1890s–1910) Merton Abbey Tapestry Works, London (English, 1881–1940)
Peony
Designed by John Henry Dearle (English, 1860-1932) Produced by Morris & Co., London (English, 1875–1940) Partially worked by Lady Phipson Beale (English, 1874–1963)
Seaweed
Designed by John Henry Dearle (English, 1860–1932) Produced by Morris & Co., London (English, 1875–1940) Printed at Jeffrey & Co., London (English, 1836–1927)
Blackthorn
Michaelmas Daisy
Sweetbriar
Squirrel (or Fox) and Grape
Designed by John Henry Dearle (English, 1860–1932) Produced by Morris & Co., London (English, 1875–1940) Merton Abbey, London (English, 1881-1940)
Carnation
Golden Stem
Diagonal Trail
Millefleurs