William Morris Tulip – Mousepad

William Morris, 1834-1896, was one of the most influential voices in Victorian art and architecture, and his influence spread far into the 20th century in the form of the Arts and Crafts Movement that he helped spawn.He was an English architect, furniture and textile designer, artist, writer and socialist associated with the ‘Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood’ and the English “Arts and Crafts Movement’. Turquoise Blue leaves and elaborate turquoise blue and white Tulip flowers are the main focal point in this design. Behind the leaves and flowers is a pale beige background. This print was most likely a wallpaper print or textile print.
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