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Basic Information | | Accession Number: | 1941P397 |
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| Collection: | Fine Art Prints and Drawings |
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| Date: | 1875 - 1876 |
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Maker Information | | Artist: | William Morris - View biography for William Morris |
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Notes | This is the original design for Morris's 'Snakeshead' pattern. It is based on the Snakeshead fritillary (Fritillaria meleagris), a plant of the lily family with unusual checquered petals that grows wild in some British meadows. This design was and still is used as a wallpaper. | | Presented by the Friends of Birmingham Museums & Art Gallery. |
Further Information | | Production Period: | 19th century |
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| School/Style: | Arts and Crafts |
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| Medium: | Pencil and brown wash on paper. |
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| Material(s): | Pencil |
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Dimensions | | Height: | 506 mm |
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| Width: | 681 mm |
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