Pair of Tile Panels

Pair of tile panels (London International Exhibition 1871) Firm of Simpson and Co., English (London) Towards the end of the 19th century, there was a reaction in England against the flamboyant nature of much 19th century design, and a more restrained style took its place. The movement, today termed the 'Aesthetic' movement, was based on the parallel influnces of William Morris and Japanese art. This pair of 'Art Tyle Panels' was bought by Josephine Bowes from the London 1871 Exhibition