Alexander Fisher (painter) explained

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

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]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: The art of enamelling upon metal : With a short appendix concerning miniature painting on enamel. 1906.
  2. Book: Speel . Erika . Dictionary of Enamelling: History and Techniques . 26 October 2018 . Routledge . 978-0-429-85813-0 . 61 . en.
  3. http://explore.rkd.nl/nl/artists/135229 Alexander Fisher
  4. Web site: Dish | Fisher, Alexander | V&A Explore the Collections.