Selwyn Image (1849 – 1930) was a British priest, artist and designer. He was born in Bodiam, Sussex.
Education
He studied at Oxford University and drawing at Oxford under John Ruskin.
Biography
In 1873, Image was ordained a priest in the Church of England. From 1882, he was associated with A.H. Mackmurdo in forming the Century Guild and designed the first issue (1884) of the Guild’s publication, The Hobby Horse. In 1883, he resigned his orders and turned to art. He produced designs for embroidery and stained glass; was a follower of John Ruskin and admirer of William Morris; became a master of the Art-Workers’ Guild in 1900; 1910-16, was Slade Professor of Art, Oxford University.
Works
Sources
Byars, M., & Riley, T. (2004). The design encyclopedia. Laurence King Publishing. https://amzn.to/3ElmSlL
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