Merric Boyd b. 24 June 1888

Also known as William Merric Boyd
  • Artist (Ceramist),
  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Painter)
Merric Boyd's organic decorative ceramics led him to be credited as the father of studio pottery in Australia. He was also a dominant figure in the consciousness of the Boyd family, who dominated Australian visual culture in the 20th century.
Tags: Murrumbeena, Art Nouveau, Arts and crafts movement, World War I, Epilepsy, Religious faith, Christian Science, Studio pottery
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Courtesy of: Eva Breuer Art Dealer
A Pussy Taking Pat
Medium
Coloured pencil on paper

17 × 22 cm

 
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Courtesy of: Powerhouse Museum
90/600 Vase, earthenware, made by Merric Boyd, Murrumbeena, Victoria, Australia, 1949
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URL
http://from.ph/108620

90/600

 
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Courtesy of: Powerhouse Museum
90/601 Jug, earthenware, with moulded tree decoration, Merric Boyd, Murrumbeena, Victoria, Australia, 1946
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http://from.ph/108621

90/601

 
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Courtesy of: Powerhouse Museum
90/607 Vase, earthenware, made by Merric Boyd, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1946
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URL
http://from.ph/108627

90/607