William Morris was born in England in 1834, and was a celebrated craftsman, social activist, poet, and celebrated writer in English Literature. He is however most known for his revival of traditional British textile arts, in the Arts and Crafts Movement of the late 19th century.
Revered in the design community, Morris’ patterns and designs were heavily influenced by the natural world. He favoured the artistic representation of flowers and occasionally fruit and birds in his textiles and repeating patterns.
Perhaps the most famous example is the William Morris Strawberry Thief print, a perfect synergy of symmetrical textile and exquisite detail. Today, this stunning motif can be seen on mugs, aprons, posters and stationary in gift shops in museums around the world, and now you too can decorate your space with William Morris wall prints of Strawberry Thief and many of his other mesmerising art and printwork.
William Morris was inspired by Islamic patterns in his early work, which can be seen in Strawberry Thief, using thrushes as the primary subject of an incredibly complex design.
Elsewhere in William Morris’ art, we see a clear love for repetition, such as in the William Morris Willow Bough Print. The complementary elements of a repeated style and delicate designs create calming works of art that don’t demand too much work from the viewer, other than to simply admire. It is this refined simplicity that makes Willow Bough such a popular pattern for entire William Morris wallpaper prints and cushion fabrics. Alternatively, a William Morris wall poster offers a glimpse of intricate art nouveau that will stand out in any contemporary space.
Morris did not operate solely independently. In 1861, he set up Morris & Co., a textile printing company that supplied designs for curtain-making and other home furnishings. The Tree of Life was one such design, woven as a delicate and detailed tapestry inspired by Mediaeval styles. Its timeless beauty is characteristic of what makes William Morris’ framed prints available to buy in Australia so popular.
Ground your living space in a piece of art history that transcends centuries, interior design styles and colour schemes. These intricate designs provide a natural centrepiece for larger spaces, with flowing strokes and swirling patterns easy to get lost in, whether you’re gazing over them at home or in your office space.
Bring the cultural value of the arts and crafts movements headed by William Morris into your space, with these enduring William Morris framed prints adored by all. You may even discover a new found appreciation for finding art in the mundane, and the natural beauty in the world that already surrounds us.
When choosing your William Morris canvas prints, benefit from our acid free FSC wood frames so your William Morris art is ready to hang as soon as it arrives at your door. Or, simply choose your favourite William Morris paintings ready to ship straight away, printed with quality water-based inks on 240gsm matte art paper.
Once you’ve got the artistic goods, display them away from harsh, direct sunlight to prevent discolouration and keep them in top condition. But rest assured that at Inka Arthouse we want your artwork to stay vibrant for as long as you own it, which is why our lifetime print guarantee promises to replace your prints if they suffer from premature fading. Plus, you can always contact us for any questions about choosing or caring for your artwork.
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