Artist

William Morris

1834–1896

132130

Works

Years lived

Painter

Style

William’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Selected works

132130 pieces

The Horses of Anahita

William Morris Hunt American, 1824–1879

Hillside with Trees

William Morris Hunt American, 1824–1879

Mrs. William Morris Seated in Chair

Dante Gabriel Rossetti English, 1828-1882

Landscape

William Morris Hunt American, 1824-1879

"Swan House" Carpet

Designed by William Morris (English, 1834–1896) Produced by Morris & Co., London (English, 1875–1940) Merton Abbey, London (English, 1881–1940)

Peacock and Dragon

Designed by William Morris (English, 1834–1896) Produced by Morris & Co., London (English, 1875–1940) Queens Square, London, or Merton Abbey, London (English, 1881–1940)

Cray

Designed by William Morris (English, 1834–1896) Produced by Morris & Co., London (English, 1875–1940) Merton Abbey, London (English, 1881–1940)

The Fortune Teller

William Morris Hunt American, 1824-1979

Acanthus

Designed by William Morris (English, 1834–1896) Produced by Morris & Co., London (English, 1875–1940) Wardle & Co., Bridgnorth (English, 1875-1930)

Snakeshead

Designed by William Morris (English, 1834–1896) Produced by Morris & Co., London (English, 1875–1940) Wardle & Co., Bridgnorth (English, 1875-1930)

Tulip and Rose

Designed by William Morris (English, 1834–1896) Produced by Morris & Co., London (English, 1875–1940) Probably woven by Heckmondwike Manufacturing Company, Yorkshire (English, founded 1873)

Tulip

Designed by William Morris (English, 1834–1896) Produced by Morris & Co., London (English, 1875–1940) Wardle & Co., Bridgnorth (English, 1875-1930)

Windrush

Designed by William Morris (English, 1834–1896) Produced by Morris & Co., London (English, 1875–1940) Merton Abbey, London (English, 1881–1940)

Marigold

Designed by William Morris (English, 1834–1896) Produced by Morris & Co., London (English, 1875–1940) Wardle & Co., Bridgnorth (English, 1875-1930)

Strawberry Thief

Designed by William Morris (English, 1834–1896) Produced by Morris & Co., London (English, 1875–1940) Merton Abbey, London (English, 1881–1940)

Corncockle

Designed by William Morris (English, 1834–1896) Produced by Morris & Co., London (English, 1875–1940) Merton Abbey, London (English, 1881–1940)

Acanthus

Designed by William Morris (English, 1834–1896) Produced by Morris & Co., London (English, 1875–1940) Wardle & Co., Bridgnorth (English, 1875-1930)

Panel

England or France

Kennet

Designed by William Morris (English, 1834–1896) Produced by Morris & Co., London (English, 1875–1940) Merton Abbey, London (English, 1881–1940)

"Lily" Carpet

Designed by William Morris (English, 1834–1896) Produced by Morris & Co., London (English, 1875-1940) Woven by Yates & Co., Wiltshire (English, founded 1701); later Wilton Royal Carpet Factory, Ltd. (English, founded 1741)