Archibald Knox, The Birth of Art Nouveau

Archibald Knox was born in the Isle of Man of Scottish parenthood. His designs were synonymous with British Art Nouveau and he is regarded as being a prominent influence in the Arts and Crafts movement. His Celtic designs and calligraphy are world famous and iconic in the Isle of Man. Today both his art work for Liberty & Co and his watercolours are highly sought after.

Like many of the artists and craftsmen of the Art Nouveau era, Archibald Knox was a prolific designer. Archibald Knoxpewter, enamels, ceramics or textiles. Knox used them all and in his hands these diverse elements would be transformed into remarkable and unique works of art that were both immensely practical to use and aesthetically, immensely pleasing to the eye.

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