The Forest (Lion detail)

This tapestry depicts a lion and is a detail from a much larger work by Morris & Co called The Forest, designed in 1887. It was commissioned by Aleco Ionides and designed by William Morris (1834 - 1896). The original includes the lion, above, in the centre, flanked by a peacock on the left, and a crow to the right. Seen as one of his most successful works The Forest has a number of animals set against an ornate background of acanthus leaves, an element of the design attributed to Morris's colleague Henry Dearle (1860 - 1932). The piece above shows the lion with a fox and a hare, with the rich colors and beautifully layered composition a testament to the craftmanship of all the work produced by Morris & Co in the 19th century. The original is now in the Victoria & Albert Museum, London. 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: $125.00 | $295.00
Product code: m66-s
Size: 34" x 20" | 50" x 30"
Shipping weight: 8 lbs
Material: Cotton and viscose blend
Country: France
Category: Tapestry Wall Hangings > William Morris

This product is available in 2 sizes.

The Forest (Lion detail) ~ 34" x 20"	$125.00
The Forest (Lion detail) ~ 50" x 30"	$295.00

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