a british master of textile and stained-glass design john henry dearle, a prominent figure in british art, left an indelible mark on the world of textile and stained-glass design. born in 1859 in the united kingdom, dearle's work was heavily influenced by the pre-raphaelite brotherhood, a group that sought to revitalize the art world with a focus on beauty and detail. early life and training dearle's artistic journey began in his teens as a shop assistant, eventually leading to an apprenticeship under the renowned artist and craftsman william morris. this mentorship not only honed dearle's sk…