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William Morris — Acanthus
William Morris

Acanthus

1876

Classical acanthus leaves rendered in bold, stylized forms demonstrate Morris's belief that decorative arts should bring beauty and craftsmanship into everyday life.

Medium
Cotton, twill weave; block printed; two loom widths joined
Dimensions

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William Morris, Acanthus, 1876

Classical acanthus leaves rendered in bold, stylized forms demonstrate Morris's belief that decorative arts should bring beauty and craftsmanship into everyday life.

Medium
Cotton, twill weave; block printed; two loom widths joined
Dimensions
265.5 x 131.1 cm
Year
1876
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Related themes

Modern, Large Scale

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Art Institute of Chicago, Cleveland Museum of Art