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Adoration of the Magi (border)
This tapestry was originally designed for Exeter College, Oxford, by Morris & Co in 1887. The original watercolor it was based on was by Edward Burne-Jones (1833 - 1898), and the design of the subsequent tapestry by John Henry Dearle (1860 - 1932) and William Morris (1834 - 1896). Dearle and Morris added much of the background foliage missing in the original painting, giving the piece a look that is typical of Morris & Co. The scene depicts wise men coming to pay homage to the newborn Christ, and is a popular subject throughout Christian art. By the 19th century the interest in images such as this had largely faded, and was part of William Morris's desire to restore the glory of pre-Renaissance art. This tapestry is lined and has a tunnel for ease of hanging.
Originally founded as Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co in 1861, Morris & Co were renowned for the design and production of very high quality decorative art. The range of works included textiles, tapestries and stained glass work, much of which still survives today. Founded on the Pre-Raphaelite principle of authenticity, William Morris embraced an ideal that viewed modern (i.e. 19th century) art as mere mass production, with none of the verve and dynamism of earlier approaches, in particular Medieval art, which they believed retained more of the artist's original personality in the work, lending it a uniqueness lost in mass production. All Morris tapestries should be seen in this light, and are a testament to craftsmanship, technique and discipline, as well as triumphing the artist above the process.
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Price:
$525.00
|
$999.00
Product code:
c3-border-s
Size:
59" x 38"
|
88" x 57"
Shipping weight:
9
lbs
Material:
Wool, cotton and viscose blend.
Country:
Belgium
Category: Tapestry Wall Hangings
> William Morris
This product is available in 2 sizes.
| Adoration of the Magi (border) ~ 59" x 38" | $525.00 | |
| Adoration of the Magi (border) ~ 88" x 57" | $999.00 |
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