Design for Texile

Maker Unknown

Maker Morris and Company (London, British, 1861 - 1940)

Additional Title(s)

Untitled

Collections

William Morris Collection

ClassificationsDRAWINGS

Daten.d.

Mediumwatercolor and graphite on paper

Dimensions13 5/8 x 10 in. (34.6 x 25.4 cm.)

DescriptionBlue/aqua ground with repeating pattern of undulating stripes/vines, upon which are interspersed large leaves, within which are clusters of five red daisies. Between stripes, twining vines with artichoke-like flowers in green. Brief sketch on reverse of undulating diagonal lines and circular shapes along lines.

Inscribedrecto upper center in graphite, measuring repeat: "13 1/4"; recto right side in graphite, pointing to artichoke-like flower: "yel"; recto right side in graphite, pointing to same flower: "orange"

Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Status

Not on view

Object number2000.5.1121