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Textile, Rose, Designed 1883. Creator: William Morris
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Textile, Rose, Designed 1883. Creator: William Morris
Textile, Rose, Designed 1883
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1880s Arts And Crafts Arts And Crafts Movement Arts Crafts Movement Block Printed Bulb Cloth Cotton Full Frame Furnishing Material Morris William Roses Textile Industry Tulip Tulipa Tulips Wall Paper Wallpaper William Morris
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This stunning textile design, titled 'Rose,' was created by the renowned British artist and designer, William Morris, in the year 1883. The textile is a beautiful example of the Arts and Crafts Movement, which emphasized traditional craftsmanship and the use of natural materials. The design features intricately detailed roses, tulips, and other flowers, arranged in a repeating pattern. The textile was created using the technique of block printed indigo discharge cotton, which involved printing the design in reverse onto the fabric using wooden blocks, and then applying indigo dye to the unprinted areas, resulting in the distinctive raised pattern. Morris was a leading figure of the Arts and Crafts Movement in Britain, and his designs were influential in reviving traditional textile production methods and bringing a new appreciation for the beauty of nature into the home. This textile would have been used for a variety of furnishings, such as wallpaper, upholstery, or curtains. The rich, earthy colors and organic patterns of Morris's designs were a departure from the industrial, mass-produced textiles that dominated the market at the time. Today, this textile is part of the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), where it is cherished as a valuable piece of heritage art. The textile's full frame measures approximately 25 inches by 35 inches, and it is made of cotton. The intricate floral pattern and the high-quality craftsmanship are still evident, making it a testament to the enduring appeal of Morris's designs and the Arts and Crafts Movement as a whole.
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