Peacock and Dragon
Designerdesigned by
William Morris
(British, 1834 - 1896)
Maker
Morris and Company
(London, British, 1861 - 1940)
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ARTS
Dateca. 1878
Mediumhand-loom jacquard woven wool
Dimensions29 1/2 × 65 in. (74.9 × 165.1 cm.)
left side height: 30 1/2 in. (77.5 cm.)
DescriptionDark blue background - stylized floral design in lighter green (almost teal) interspersed with flying dragons in pale gold and peacocks with green and gold plumage. Top section of drapery (gathered along top, with metal hooks), cut along the bottom.
Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Status
Not on viewObject number2000.5.881
