Marigold

William Morris (English, 1834-1896)

Date

Design 1875, made 1917-25

Medium

Cotton, plain weave; block printed

Large curling marigold blooms and leaves repeat across the fabric in deep indigo, gold, and rust. It was designed as a wallpaper and textile pattern, so the color and rhythm carry a whole wall on their own.

• Museum-sourced, public domain (CC0)
• Printed and shipped in the US
• Museum record at Art Institute of Chicago

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