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Blithfield_Peggy_Angus

Blithfield_Peggy_Angus

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Overview: Peggy Angus was a notable artist and educator born in Chile in 1904 to Scottish parents. She studied at the Royal College of Art and was associated with artists like Eric Ravilious and Enid Marx. Her philosophy, 'Art for All,' emphasized the accessibility of art to everyone, blurring the lines between high art and craft.

Artistic Style and Influence: Peggy's work was heavily influenced by heraldic patterns and global folk art. Her travels from Russia to Indonesia enriched her artistic perspective, which is evident in her designs.

Career and Legacy: She achieved commercial success with her tile and wallpaper designs and was a significant figure in arts education at North London Collegiate School. Her works are part of collections at the National Portrait Gallery in London, and some of her tile murals remain on display in England.

Reproduction Rights: Blithfield & Co. holds exclusive rights to reproduce her designs, maintaining the integrity of her original works through hand-screened prints on fabric and wallpaper.

Product Details: The document lists various fabric and wallpaper designs, including 'Damask - White,' 'Pineapple - Aubergine,' and 'Oakleaves' in multiple colors. It also mentions specific product codes for these designs.

Contact Information: The document provides contact numbers for the U.S., Canada, and the UK, along with a website, LEEJOFA.COM.

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Born in Chile in 1904 to Scottish parents, Peggy Angus was a pioneering artist and educator. She attended the Royal College of Art on scholarship, where she formed long associations with artistic peers such as Eric Ravilious and Enid Marx. Peggy’s life philosophy was “Art for All” and she had a strongly held belief that art was meant to be made and enjoyed by all people, with little distinction between so called “high art” and craft. Her signature style was influenced by heraldic patterns and folk art from around the world. In addition to her childhood in Chile, Peggy travelled the world and...

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Chair: Kemble-Light Blue BFC-3646.15.0. Cushion:Diamond-Pale Blue on Natural BFC-3643.5.0 Diamond Wallpaper-Aqua Left to Right:Pineapple - Aubergine on Rustic BFC-3629.10, Willow - Aqua BFC-3513.13, Pineapple - Aqua on Oatmeal BFC-3628.3 Top to bottom: Oakleaves - Blue BFC-3514.5, Oakleaves - Beige BDC-3514.16, Oakleaves - Pink BFC-3514.79, Oakleaves - Lime BFC-3514.23, Oakleaves Blue on Oatmeal Linen BFC-3515.15, Oakleaves - Taupe on Oatmeal Linen BFC-3515.6, Oakleaves - Pink on Oatmeal Linen BFC-3515.79 Background: Twist - Mint PBFC-3511.3; Left to Right: Twist - White on Taupe PBFC-3511.16,...

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Front Cover: Window and Chair Fabric: Damask - Pink BFC-3518.17 Back Cover: Chair Fabric: Persian Leaf Aqua BFC-3516.13; Wallpaper - Persian Leaf - Aqua PBFC-3503.13 U.S. 800 453 3563 CANADA 800 535 3258 UK +44 (0) 207 460 6454 LEEJOFA.COM

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