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During his career, William Morris produced over 50 wallpapers. These designs – many of which feature in the V&A's extensive Morris collection – adopted a naturalistic and very British take on pattern that was both new and quietly radical.
28 de ene. de 2018 · Elegant swirls of vines, flowers, and leaves in perfect symmetry, William Morris’ iconic patterns are instantly recognizable. Designed during the 1800s, Morris’ woodblock-printed wallpaper designs were revolutionary for their time, and can still be found all over the world, printed for furniture upholstery, curtains, ceramics, and even ...
Many of his designs were inspired by 16th- and 17th-century Italian silks, and ' Peacock and Dragon ', an imposing yet popular design from 1878, used striking, medieval-style figuration. Peacock and dragon, curtains, designed by William Morris, manufactured by Morris & Co., 1878, England.
Explore the internationally-renowned collection devoted to designer, craftsman and radical socialist William Morris. The Gallery holds the largest collection in the world of Morris’s works, as well a collection of works by his contemporaries, including the Pre-Raphaelite artists. Search the collection. Advanced Search.
One of the 19th century's most famous names, William Morris is still renowned today as the designer of patterns such as 'Willow Bough' and 'Strawberry Thief'. But his wallpapers and textiles are only part of the story.
The first wallpaper pattern he designed for his company was the Trellis wallpaper in 1864. It was inspired by the roses he grew on the trellis at his residence, the Red House. However, two years passed between the time he designed the paper and the time he was able to print it to his satisfaction.
'Fruit' (or 'Pomegranate') wallpaper pattern, branches of fruit trees bearing fruit, including limes and pomegranates, on a blue ground; Block-printed in distemper colours, on paper; Inscribed on the back in ink with title, number and price. Part of Volume 1, a pattern book containing 25 Morris & Co. patterns from 1862-81 (E.441-529-1919).
