Arts and crafts papers
- Reference:GB 1798 ARTS & CRAFTS
- Dates of Creation:1947 - 2009
- Language of Material:English Gaelic
- Physical Description:Approx. 50 items
Scope and Content
Miscellaneous material pertaining to artists and craftsmen operating on Mull. Includes fine and decorative arts. Perhaps the best known artist who found inspiration in Mull and Iona was W.C. Crawford (1879-1960) a painter who was much influenced by the Scottish colourists. In fine arts, the silversmith, Alexander Ritchie became the official custodian of Iona Abbey and he established a workshop on Iona where his work was in the forefront of the Celtic revival.
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