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Stylised Nature
John Skeaping: 'A Group of Axis Deer'.

Earthenware. Height: 18.1 cm. British, 1927. Made by Josiah Wedgwood & Sons Ltd. V&A: C.426-1934.

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Art Deco 1910 - 1939

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John Skeaping.
'A Group of Axis Deer'.
Earthenware.
Height: 18.1 cm.
British, 1927.
Made by Josiah Wedgwood & Sons Ltd.
V&A: C.426-1934.

The motif of the 'biches' or deer was extremely popular in all forms of Art Deco design. In profile it presented a strong outline that could be easily adapted for machine production.