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Morris, William (1834-96)

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Name
Morris, William (1834-96)
Nationality
English
Biography
William Morris (b. 1834 d. 1896) was a prominent British textile designer, artist, writer, poet, conservationist, printer, translator and social activist. He was associated with the British Arts and Crafts movement. He made major contributions to the revival of traditional British textile arts and production methods. Morris is best known for his wallpaper, textile and carpet designs. His design skills and craftsmanship have been widely celebrated since the mid 19th century.
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Assets (255 in total)

Rose, 1883 (printed cotton)
'Sweet Briar' Wallpaper Design, 1917 (print)
Orchard, Dearle, 1899 (illustration)
William Morris Wallpaper Sample with Forget-Me-Nots, c.1870 (colour woodblock print)
Lily and Pomegranate wallpaper design, 1886 (colour woodblock print on paper)
Bower (print)
Small pink and white flower, c.1870 (print)
The Woodpecker Tapestry, detail of the woodpeckers, 1885 (tapestry)
Honeysuckle, 1876 (printed cotton)
St James Wallpaper Design, 1881 (colour woodblock print on paper)
Honeysuckle II, 1876 (print)
Wallpaper with a floral design of lilies enclosed by roses, 19th century (wallpaper)
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