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Bernard Leach

1887–1979

Large Bowl 1945–50
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Biography

Bernard Howell Leach (5 January 1887 – 6 May 1979) was a British studio potter and art teacher. He is regarded as the "Father of British studio pottery".

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Artworks

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  • Bird Dish

    Bernard Leach
    1973–4

  • Black Jar

    Bernard Leach
    1973–4
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  • Cornish Coast Tile

    Bernard Leach
    1973–4
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  • Deer Plate

    Bernard Leach
    1973–4
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  • Fish Vase

    Bernard Leach
    1973–4
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  • Lion Tile

    Bernard Leach
    1973–4
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  • Tree Jar

    Bernard Leach
    1973–4
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  • Drawing for a Pot

    Bernard Leach
    1973
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  • Letter and questionnaire sent by Bernard Leach to J.P. Hodin

    Bernard Leach, recipient: Dr J. P. Hodin
    1 March 1964
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  • Letters from Bernard Leach to J.P. Hodin

    Bernard Leach, recipient: Dr J. P. Hodin
    2–23 May 1949
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