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Honeysuckle
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William Morris’s daughter May called <em>Honeysuckle</em> “the most truly Morrisian in character of all his pattern-making . . . the most mysterious and poetic—the very symbol of a garden tangle.” Like many Morris textiles from this period, <em>Honeysuckle</em> has a mirrored pattern. At 29 3/4 inches high and 34 3/4 inches wide, this repeat was unusually broad, spanning almost the entire width of the loom. Morris believed that large patterns were more restful to the eye than small patterns, even when used to decorate modestly sized rooms. Designs from this period are a testament to the delight he took in his garden at Kelmscott Manor; he favored the charm of native English flowers above exotic specimens.
| Artist / Maker | William Morris |
|---|---|
| Date | Early 20th century |
| Culture / Origin | England, Early 20th century |
| Medium | plain weave linen, printed |
| Dimensions | Overall: 87 x 90.5 cm (34 1/4 x 35 5/8 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Textile |
About the Artist
William Morris (British, 1834–1896) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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