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Floral design

Arthur Heygate Mackmurdolate 19th century

William Morris Gallery

William Morris Gallery
Walthamstow, London, United Kingdom

This floral design is likely a working drawing of a repeating pattern for wallpaper or printed cotton. It is worked in blue and cream body colour on black paper. The design shows one repeat of the pattern with rough flowerhead shapes added in cream paint to show how the pattern would continue. The swirling branches, curled leaves and ruffled flowerheads are common motifs in Century Guild patterns.

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  • Title: Floral design
  • Creator: Century Guild, Arthur Heygate Mackmurdo
  • Date Created: late 19th century
  • Type: design
  • Rights: © William Morris Gallery, London Borough of Waltham Forest
  • Physical Dimensions: 45.7 x 55.8 cm
  • Object Number: A109
  • Medium: bodycolour on paper
  • Credit line: Mackmurdo bequest, 1942
William Morris Gallery

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