Marigold
Design 1875, made 1917–25
Medium
Cotton, plain weave; block printed
Dimensions
33.5 × 7 cm (22 13/16 × 2 3/4 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
179711
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
Although many Morris & Co. designs are reproduced in different media today—such as printed textiles, woven textiles, and wallpaper—Marigold is one of the few patterns by Morris himself that was simultaneously printed on both fabric and wallpaper during his lifetime.
About the Artist
William Morris · 1834–1896
William Morris (1834–1896) was a British designer, craftsman, writer, and socialist activist who became the most influential figure in the Arts and Crafts movement and one of the most important designers in British history. Born in Walthamstow, Essex, he studied at Oxford, where he formed a lifelong friendship with Edward Burne-Jones and came under the influence of John Ruskin's writings on art, l...