Monday, March 30, 2009

William Morris

William Morris was an English textile and furniture designer, as well as an architect, writer, and socialist.  He was associated with the Arts and Crafts Movement.  His main notoriety comes from his repeating pattern designs for wallpapers and textiles.  "Brer Rabbit" block printed furnishing cotton, 1882, England
"Acanthus" wallpaper print from woodblocks, 1875, England




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