The Departure of the Knights

This breathtaking tapestry is one of a series called The Quest of the Holy Grail designed in the 1890's by Morris & Co. The series was commissioned by the Australian millionaire W. K. D'Arcy and was inspired by Malory's famous poem Morte d'Arthur. Designed by Edward Burne-Jones (1833 - 1898), William Morris (1834 - 1896) and John Henry Dearle (1860 - 1932) between 1892 and 1895 it features 5 pieces, each recounting a different part of the story of King Arthur's search for the Holy Grail. The tapestry above, correctly titled The Departure of the Knights was the second in the series, and we see the Knights of the Round Table gathering to bid their farewell to the ladies of Camelot. 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: $799.00 | $995.00 | $1,995.00
Product code: m154-s
Size: 34" x 54" | 46" x 72" | 70" x 110"
Shipping weight: 8 lbs
Material: Cotton and Viscose blend
Country: France
Category: Tapestry Wall Hangings > William Morris

This product is available in 3 sizes

The Departure of the Knights ~ 34" x 54"	$799.00
The Departure of the Knights ~ 46" x 72"	$995.00
The Departure of the Knights ~ 70" x 110"	$1,995.00

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