Chrysanthemum Pattern Printed Fabric (no. 23612)
William Morris
British, 1834–1896
1884
A printed cotton fabric by William Morris that repeats a stylized chrysanthemum motif to bring handcrafted, decorative beauty into everyday interiors.
You first notice the bold, rhythmic sweep of curving stems and large, fan‑like chrysanthemums in deep reds and soft pinks, their crisp outlines and muted foliage set against a bright white ground to make a flat, tapestry‑like pattern both lively and orderly.
A key example of Morris’s Arts and Crafts approach, this 1884 textile helped revive traditional pattern design and hand‑printing techniques and shaped the move away from industrial ornament toward artist‑designed domestic interiors.
Medium
Cotton
Dimensions
37" x 37 3/4" (94 x 95.9 cm)
Classification
Department
Credit
Gift of Edgar Kaufmann, Jr.
Accession
903.1942
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