Tulip

William MorrisWW-1875-003866

1875·roller printed cotton·Overall: 76.1 x 95.3 cm (29 15/16 x 37 1/2 in.)

Gift of Mrs. Philip White

Catalogue

Year: 1875
Medium: roller printed cotton
Dimensions: Overall: 76.1 x 95.3 cm (29 15/16 x 37 1/2 in.)
Collection: Cleveland Museum of Art
Artist: William Morris

Artist

William Morris

Painting

William Morris was an English textile designer, poet, artist, writer, and socialist activist associated with the British Arts and Crafts movement. He was a major contributor to the revival of traditional British textile arts and methods of production. His literary contributions helped to establish the modern fantasy genre, while he campaigned for socialism in fin de siècle Great Britain.

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