The history of Morris & Co.'s Pimpernel by William Morris
Jul 12, 2024 · William Morris was 42 years old when he designed Pimpernel for wallpaper, making it in three colourways of blues and greens. It’s safe to assume it’s one of his favourites: He chose it as his wallpaper for his dining room at Kelmscott House in London’s Hammersmith.
William Morris wallpaper designs - Wikipedia
The British literary figure and designer William Morris (1834-1896), a founder of the British Arts and Crafts Movement, was especially known for his wallpaper designs. These were created for the firm he founded with his partners in 1861, Morris, Marshall, Faulkner and Company, and later for Morris and Company.
"Pimpernel" - William Morris — Google Arts & Culture
This piece is a clear example of the relationship Morris created between the design of wallpapers and fabrics, influenced by oriental models. Titled Pimpernel, it was created around 1876 and is...
Pimpernel - The Art Institute of Chicago
Pimpernel Date: Design 1876. Artist: Designed by William Morris (English, 1834–1896) Produced by Morris & Co., London (English, 1875–1940) Printed at Jeffrey & Co., London (English, 1836–1927)
Pimpernel | Morris, William | V&A Explore The Collections
Specimen of 'Pimpernel' wallpaper, an almost symmetrical pattern of entwined pale-green foliage and pimpernel plants with small yellow flowers; Block-printed in distemper colours, by hand, on paper; Inscribed on the back in ink with title, number and price.
Pimpernel wallpaper - William Morris Gallery
The pattern is formed of large, sensual tulips and their curling leaves, punctuated by small blue pimpernel flowers. The repeat size is 41.9 x 53.3 cm. The pattern has more in common with wallpapers from the aesthetic period than Morris’s typical Arts and Crafts style.
'Pimpernel' wallpaper - William Morris, Morris & Co., and Jeffrey …
The pattern is formed of large, sensual tulips and their curling leaves, punctuated by small blue pimpernel flowers. The pattern has more in common with wallpapers from the aesthetic period than...
Pimpernel | Morris, William | V&A Explore The Collections
Specimen of 'Pimpernel' wallpaper, an almost symmetrical pattern of entwined foliage and pimpernel plants with small flowers; Block-printed, by hand, in distemper colours, on paper; Designed by William Morris; Design registered 1876; Printed by Jeffery & Co. for Morris & Co.; Part of a wallpaper pattern book containing 132 specimens (E.2734 ...
Pimpernel Wallpaper in Privet/Slate by Morris & Co
The swirling rhythms and complex structure of this wallpaper made it the choice for Morris himself when decorating his dining room at Kelmscott House. Designed in 1876 this painterly design is available in feminine yet robust colourways.
Morris 160th Anniversary Collection Wallpaper
A celebration of William Morris's wallpaper designs, re-presented for the 21st century audience. With more than 50 archive patterns designed by the man himself and others created by leading designers of the time.