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william morris
William Morris was a 19th-century English artist, poet, and writer who became a central figure in the Arts and Crafts movement. A master of the decorative arts, he was the first to define his professional identity as a designer. Morris worked across interior design, textiles, and fine art printmaking, with his chief inspirations drawn from nature — leaves, flowers, and birds forming the basis of his celebrated patterns.
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He moved in the close circle of the Pre-Raphaelites and studied painting under Dante Gabriel Rossetti. William Morris’s style is marked by refined ornamentation, symmetry, and natural motifs, all crafted by hand using block-printing techniques. He revived traditional craft practices and sought to restore the value of manual labor in an age of rapid industrial mechanization. Committed to natural dyes, he also helped foster an early ecological awareness in artistic production.
Among William Morris’s most famous masterpieces are the patterns Trellis, Strawberry Thief, and Willow Boughs. His works La Belle Iseult and The Failure of Sir Gawain are also noteworthy.
Explore the style of William Morris through digital reproductions of his works. Each piece faithfully captures the richness of natural forms and the subtle play of colors found in the originals. In our William Morris collection, you will discover a wide range of patterns, fabrics, and wallpapers. Select your favorite reproduction from our catalog and order a digital copy to bring the atmosphere of refined decorative culture into your home.
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