Archibald Knox
1864-1933
Illustrator and Designer
Archibald Knox was born in 1864 at Tromode, attended the
grammar school before going to Douglas School of Art. Under the
influence of the headmaster he became deeply interested by the ancient
Celtic and Norse crosses which appear all over the Island, and display the
complex patterns which he later used to great effect in his designs for
Liberty and Co.
His association with them began during the perod 1897 to 1912
when he left the Island to teach in London. He is now recognised as the
leading exponent of what has become known as English Art Nouveau or the
Liberty Style. Pieces which are known to have been designed by him command
a significant premium - none more so than his clocks - but it is essential
that the opinion of an expert is sought as over restored, altered and
fake pieces exist.
The Manx Museum boasts a large collection of his work
including illustrations of Manx Fairy Tales and St Patrick's Hymn along
with water colours of the Manx countryside.
Knox spent the last years of his life teaching art in his
homeland, dying in 1933 he was buried in Braddan churchyard.
Related News Articles
- Save our Heritage by sending a card. 18 November 2009
Manx National Heritage have added to their exclusive range of Christmas Cards this year with two new designs, one painted by Manx artist and photographer, John Caley and the other an Archibald Knox design. [More] - Archibald Knox - The Watercolours 17 September 2009
Isle of Man Post Office is pleased to present this set of six stamps showcasing the virtuosity and expressive range of this truly great Manx artist. [More] - Archibald Knox - The Watercolours 11 September 2009
Isle of Man Post Office is pleased to present this set of six stamps showcasing the virtuosity and expressive range of this truly great Manx artist. [More] - Archibald Knox: A Tale of Two Cities 5 February 2009
On Friday 13th February in the Manx Museum Lecture Theatre, Manx National Heritage will host a public lecture, “Archibald Knox: [More] - Archibald Knox Anniversary 15 February 2008
Manx National Heritage will mark the 75th Anniversary of the death of internationally renowned Manx born artist Archibald Knox later this month by hosting a special display of Knox’s work in the National Art Gallery at the Manx Museum. [More]
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The Designs of Archibald Knox for Liberty&Co.
Adrian J. Tilbrook
Richard Dennis, Paperback, May, 1995
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Archibald Knox
Stephen A. Martin
Artmedia Press, Hardcover, May, 2001
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Manx Fairy Tales
Sophia Morrison
The Manx Experience, Paperback, 15 March, 1991
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Art Nouveau: From Mackintosh to Liberty - The Birth of a Style
Victor Arwas
Papadakis Publisher, Paperback, 30 August, 2002
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Manx Fairy Tales
Sophia Morrison
Manx Museum, Hardcover, December, 1971
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Archibald Knox (Art&Design Monographs)
Stephen A. Martin
Wiley-Academy, Paperback, 30 June, 1995
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