Arthur Ernest Pearce Explained

Arthur Ernest Pearce (1859-1934) was a British sculptor and ceramic artist.

He was born in Clapham, London in 1859. His father was an architect.^[1] He studied at the Kensington School of Art in London and then at Doulton's ceramics factory in London. This factory had been established by John Doulton in 1815.^[2] It was there that he began to design large terracotta sculptures.^[3]

He is most famous for the large terracotta fountain located in Glasgow Green.^[4] A smaller version is located in the Dunville Park, Falls Road, Belfast.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Pearce, Arthur Ernest . Artist Biographies . 2 January 2022.
2. Web site: Royal Doulton History . Doulton Figures . 2 January 2022.
3. Web site: Nisbet . Gary . Arthur Ernest Pearce . Glasgow City of Sculpture . 2 January 2022.
4. Web site: Pearce, Arthur Ernest, 1859–1934 Art UK. 2022-01-02. artuk.org. en.
5. Web site: Arthur Edward Pearce. 2 January 2022.