Martin Brothers
British
The Martin Brothers were a group of four British ceramic artists who worked in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The brothers, Robert, Walter, Edwin, and Charles, were known for their highly distinctive and often eccentric pottery, which blended elements of Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts styles with a quirky and sometimes dark sense of humor.
The Martin Brothers began working in ceramics in the 1870s, and quickly gained a reputation for their skill and originality. They were especially known for their highly sculptural pieces, which often featured grotesque or whimsical faces, animals, and other figures. The brothers also experimented with unusual glazes and firing techniques, creating pieces with rich, mottled surfaces and deep, glossy colors.
The Martin Brothers' work was highly sought after in their time, and they were commissioned to create pieces for wealthy clients, public buildings, and international exhibitions. Today, their pieces are highly prized by collectors and museums, and their influence can be seen in the work of many contemporary ceramic artists.
The Martin Brothers began working in ceramics in the 1870s, and quickly gained a reputation for their skill and originality. They were especially known for their highly sculptural pieces, which often featured grotesque or whimsical faces, animals, and other figures. The brothers also experimented with unusual glazes and firing techniques, creating pieces with rich, mottled surfaces and deep, glossy colors.
The Martin Brothers' work was highly sought after in their time, and they were commissioned to create pieces for wealthy clients, public buildings, and international exhibitions. Today, their pieces are highly prized by collectors and museums, and their influence can be seen in the work of many contemporary ceramic artists.
