Make Shirts Wearable Art

Instead of hanging on plain white walls in old-aged museums, art should be adopted and displayed by art lovers as a part of their characteristics. 

Today, we will be introducing three famous paintings by William Morris. Perhaps some of you are already familiar with them.

William Morris

19th century's most celebrated designer,  and a key figure in the Arts & Crafts Movement, Morris championed a principle of handmade production that didn't chime with the Victorian era's focus on industrial 'progress'. 

Strawberry Thief

A famous design created by William Morris in 1883. The design depicts a bird, most commonly thought to be a thrush, swooping down to steal strawberries from a vine. The design is characterized by its intricate, swirling patterns and rich colors, it became one of Morris's most popular and enduring works, and it remains a beloved symbol of the Arts and Crafts movement.

Snakeshead

Created by the William Morris in 1877. It is also known as "Brimham Rocks with Snakeshead" as it depicts a specific location in Yorkshire, England called Brimham Rocks. In "Snakeshead", Morris portrays a single stem of the Fritillaria meleagris plant, commonly known as snakeshead due to its distinct markings. The plant is depicted in exquisite detail, with its drooping bell-shaped flowers and intricately patterned petals. The background of the painting is a rocky landscape, with Brimham Rocks looming in the distance.


The painting is part of the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, where it is on display as a fine example of Morris' skill as a painter and his dedication to capturing the beauty of the natural world.

Fruit

"Fruit" is also known as "Pomegranate". Created by William Morris in 1862, and is one of his early works. It was painted with lime wash on a wall, and depicts fruits hanging from tree branches, surrounded by flowers and leaves. The painting is vividly colored and intricately detailed, showcasing Morris ' love and pursuit of nature and craftsmanship.

The "Fruit" painting now resides at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and showcases Morris' significance in the Arts and Crafts movement, as well as his love and pursuit of painting and craftsmanship.