George Walton: Designer and Architect - Softcover

Moon, Karen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1873487029 ISBN 13: 9781873487020

Publisher: White Cockade Publishing, 1994

Synopsis

The authoritative study of a designer and architect of outstanding diversity, individuality and sophistication, too long overshadowed by his famous contemporary Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
Born into the thick of Glasgow's artistic avant garde, Walton was influenced by both Whistler and William Morris when he established his own decorating company in 1888. He designed in almost every area of decorative art, specialising in harmoniously integrated interiors which were internationally admired. He was a pioneer of the distinctive 'Glasgow Style'.
Moving to London in 1897 Walton won acclaim as a designer of photographic exhibitions and shops for the new Kodak company. He then turned architect, and built some remarkable houses – and a stunning houseboat.

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Review

a first, finely researched biography -- The Times

an admirable job.. a beautiful, well-illustrated volume As shedding yet more light on the 1880-1914 period, the book is immensely welcome -- Books in Scotland

definitive -- Country Life

excellent -- The Spectator

excellent .. covers authoritatively the life and varied work of Walton .. an essential book for all interested in the decorative arts at the turn of the century -- Decorative Arts Society Newsletter

Synopsis

This study of the work of the designer and architect, George Walton is prefaced by memoirs by his son and grandson. The text and illustrations reveal a body of work remarkable for its diversity, individuality and sophistication. Born into the thick of Glasgow's artistic avant garde, Walton absorbed from his brother E.A. Walton and the other "Glasgow Boys" the painterly influence of their hero Whistler, and from his sisters a respect for the decorative arts. In 1888, following William Morris, he set up his own decorating company and was a formative influence on the distinctive "Glasgow Style". Stained glass and stencilling, furniture, fabrics and fireplaces, carpets and cutlery, glassware and graphics - almost every area of decorative work was touched by Walton's sensitive and innovative talent. His harmoniously integrated interiors were internationally admired. Moving to London in 1897 he found acclaim as a designer of photographic exhibitions and shops for the new Kodak company. Always ready to break new ground Walton then turned architect, and built some remarkable houses - and a remarkable houseboat.

Edition details

• Publisher: White Cockade Publishing
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1873487029
• ISBN 13: 9781873487020
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 200