William Morris Collection

The Strawberry Thief, textile designed by William Morris, 1883

The Attainment; The Vision of the Holy Grail to Sir Galahad, Sir Bors and Sir Percival
BIR68247 The Attainment; The Vision of the Holy Grail to Sir Galahad, Sir Bors and Sir Percival, from the series The Quest for the Holy Grail, 1895-96 (wool, silk)

Working drawings by William Morris (1834-1896), 1934. Artist: William Morris
Working drawings by William Morris, 1934. Axminster carpet, 1873; Anemone pattern for silk and wool curtain material, 1874 and a painted wall decoration, c1877. From The Listener, 14 February 1934

Jane Morris, posed by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, 1865 (albumen print)
XJF438485 Jane Morris, posed by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, 1865 (albumen print) by Parsons, John R. (fl.1860s); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jane Morris, posed by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, 1865 (albumen print)
XJF438480 Jane Morris, posed by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, 1865 (albumen print) by Parsons, John R. (fl.1860s); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jane Morris, posed by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, 1865 (albumen print)
XJF438486 Jane Morris, posed by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, 1865 (albumen print) by Parsons, John R. (fl.1860s); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Strawberry Thief, 1883. Artist: William Morris
The Strawberry Thief, 1883. Disilllusioned by Victorian mass-produced items, in 1861 William Morris (1834-1896) and friends founded Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Company to design and make furniture

William Morris Wallpaper Sample with Chrysanthemum, 1877 (colour woodblock print)
1126501 William Morris Wallpaper Sample with Chrysanthemum, 1877 (colour woodblock print) by Morris, William (1834-96); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of William Morris (1834-1896), c. 1886. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of William Morris (1834-1896), c. 1886. Found in the Collection of The William Morris Society

Page from The Story of the Dwellers of Eyr, 1871. Creator: William Morris
Page from " The Story of the Dwellers of Eyr", 1871. " The Story of the Dwellers at Eyr", produced and illustrated by British artist and textile designer William Morris (1834-1896)

The Green Dining-room at South Kensington Museum, c1870. Creator: Unknown
The Green Dining-room at South Kensington Museum, c1870. Interior of what is now the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. Decoration designed by William Morris (1834-1896)

The Starting Point of Morris Motors, 1912, (1933). Creator: Unknown
The Starting Point of Morris Motors, 1912, (1933). The Oxford Garage in Oxford where British motor manufacturer and philanthropist William Morris (later Lord Nuffield) started his business

Kelmscott Press: Page from The Tale of Beowulf Printed in the Troy Type, c. 1895, (1914). Artist: William Morris
Kelmscott Press: Page from The Tale of Beowulf Printed in the Troy Type, c.1895, (1914). Page from The Tale of Beowulf Done Out of the Old English Tongue. Trans. By William Morris and A. J. Wyatt

Cotton Printing at Merton Abbey Works, c1884. Creator: Unknown
Cotton Printing at Merton Abbey Works, c1884. Workers hand-printing cotton fabric with woodblocks at Merton Abbey Mills in south London

Hammersmith Carpet Weaving at Merton Abbey Works, . Creator: Unknown
Hammersmith Carpet Weaving at Merton Abbey Works, late 19th century. Female weaver at a loom at Merton Abbey Mills in south London

William Morriss study, Kelmscott Manor, Kelmscott, Oxfordshire, 1901. From The Connoisseur magazine (December 1901)

William Morris (1834 - 1896), English designer, poet and socialist. (Photo by Fred Hollyer/Getty Images)

The Pelican, cartoon for stained glass for the William Morris Company, 1880 (coloured
XCF869991 The Pelican, cartoon for stained glass for the William Morris Company, 1880 (coloured chalk on paper) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); William Morris Gallery, Walthamstow

Edward Burne Jones and William Morris, 1874 (b / w photo)
2625505 Edward Burne Jones and William Morris, 1874 (b/w photo) by Hollyer, Frederick (1837-1933); (add.info.: British 19th century artists Edward Burne Jones and William Morris)

Title page and opening page from the Kelmscott Press edition of
985837 Title page and opening page from the Kelmscott Press edition of The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer, 1896 (woodcut on vellum) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98) & Morris

Kelmscott Manor William Morris Bedroom Frederick H
Kelmscott Manor: William Morris Bedroom; Frederick H. Evans (British, 1853 - 1943); 1896; Platinum print; 17.3 x 14.9 cm (6 13, 16 x 5 7, 8 in.)

Edward Burne Jones and William Morris, William Morris gallery, London (photograph)
8620225 Edward Burne Jones and William Morris, William Morris gallery, London (photograph) by Hollyer, Frederick (1837-1933); William Morris Gallery, Walthamstow

Portrait of William Morris in his thirties by Charles Fairfax Murray, 1870 (oil on canvas)
8620205 Portrait of William Morris in his thirties by Charles Fairfax Murray, 1870 (oil on canvas) by Murray, Charles Fairfax (1849-1919); William Morris Gallery, Walthamstow

Sketch for Frontispiece Illustration for 'Living English Poets', 1882 (drawing)
8620228 Sketch for Frontispiece Illustration for 'Living English Poets', 1882 (drawing) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); William Morris Gallery, Walthamstow

Book collector, William Morris in his library at Kelmscott House, Hammersmith, 1890s (photograph)
8620226 Book collector, William Morris in his library at Kelmscott House, Hammersmith, 1890s (photograph) by British Photographer, (19th century); William Morris Gallery, Walthamstow

William Morris Wall Mural 07
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William Morris, 1834 - 1896
3083235 William Morris, 1834 - 1896.; Private Collection; (add.info.: English textile designer, poet, novelist, translator, and socialist activist)

Daisy, 1864. Creators: Morris & Co, William Morris. Daisy, 1864. Creators: Morris & Co, William Morris
Daisy, 1864

Cover of "Recuyell of the Historyes of Troye", volume 2, 1892. Creator: Cedric Chivers
Cover of "Recuyell of the Historyes of Troye", volume 2, 1892. Recuyell of the Historyes of Troye (A Collection of the Histories of Troy)

Textile, Rose, Designed 1883. Creator: William Morris
Textile, Rose, Designed 1883

The Golden Legend: the Golden Legend of Master William Caxton done anew, 1892

Acanthus, wallpaper designed by William Morris, 1875. Artist: William Morris
Acanthus, wallpaper designed by William Morris, 1875

Tiles by Morris and Company
3520457 Tiles by Morris and Company by Morris, William and Company (fl.19th-20th century); (add.info.: Tin-glazed earthenware painted in enamels and design based on stained-glass windows)

Tiles by Morris and Company
3520458 Tiles by Morris and Company by Morris, William and Company (fl.19th-20th century); (add.info.: Tin-glazed earthenware painted in enamels and design based on stained-glass windows)

William Morris Wallpaper Sample with Forget-Me-Nots, c. 1870 (colour woodblock print)
1126502 William Morris Wallpaper Sample with Forget-Me-Nots, c.1870 (colour woodblock print) by Morris, William (1834-96); Private Collection; (add.info)

Te Wheora, a Maori chief and native magistrate of New Zealand, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Te Wheora, a Maori chief and native magistrate of New Zealand, 1864. Illustration relating to...the history of those unhappy disputes with the confederation of Maori tribes in the Waikato country

Acanthus
William Morris

Tulip and Willow
William Morris

Wey
William Morris

Anemone
William Morris

Four Fruits
William Morris

Larkspur
William Morris

Willow Pattern
William Morris

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William Morris, a prominent figure in the Arts and Crafts movement of the late 19th century, left an indelible mark on various artistic disciplines. From his iconic textile designs like "The Strawberry Thief" to his intricate working drawings and illustrations such as "The Attainment; The Vision of the Holy Grail, " Morris's creativity knew no bounds. Not only was he a talented artist, but Morris also had a keen eye for capturing beauty through photography. His portraits of Jane Morris, posed by Dante Gabriel Rossetti in 1865, showcase her ethereal allure and serve as timeless reminders of their artistic collaboration. Morris's influence extended beyond visual arts into interior design. The Green Dining-room at South Kensington Museum is a testament to his innovative approach to creating harmonious spaces that blend aesthetics with functionality. In addition to his artistic endeavors, William Morris was also involved in industrial ventures. He played a pivotal role in establishing Morris Motors, which would become one of Britain's leading automobile manufacturers. A photograph from 1912 captures the starting point of this groundbreaking venture. Morris's commitment to craftsmanship can be seen through images depicting cotton printing and carpet weaving at Merton Abbey Works. These snapshots offer glimpses into the meticulous processes behind the creation of exquisite textiles that adorned homes during that era. Finally, we cannot overlook William Morris's contribution to literature through Kelmscott Press. His page from "The Tale of Beowulf Printed in the Troy Type" exemplifies his dedication to reviving traditional printing techniques while producing beautifully illustrated books. Through these diverse facets of artistry and entrepreneurship captured throughout history, William Morris continues to inspire generations with his passion for beauty and craftsmanship.