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William Morris

(1834-1896), Poet, craftsman and socialist

Later Victorian Portraits Catalogue Entry

Sitter in 68 portraits
In 1857 with fellow artists Rossetti and Burne-Jones, Morris contributed to a mural for the Oxford Union. He married Jane Burden, an artist who had modeled for himself and Rossetti at that time. In 1861, with Rossetti, Burne-Jones and Webb, he launched the design firm Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co., later known as Morris & Co.. Originally famous for his poetry publications Defence of Guenevere and The Earthly Paradise, Morris is now best remembered for his textile and wallpaper designs. He co-founded the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (1877), and the Socialist League (1884), and went on to start the Kelmscott Press in 1890.

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William Morris, by George Frederic Watts - NPG 1078

William Morris

by George Frederic Watts
oil on canvas, 1870
On display in Room 21 on Floor 2 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 1078

William Morris, by Walker & Boutall, after  Unknown photographer, published by  Longmans, Green & Co - NPG x3757

William Morris

by Walker & Boutall, after Unknown photographer, published by Longmans, Green & Co
photogravure, published 1899 (circa 1855-1857)
NPG x3757

William Morris, by John Robert Parsons, published by  Ellis & Green - NPG Ax38170

William Morris

by John Robert Parsons, published by Ellis & Green
albumen carte-de-visite, 1871-1872 (14 June 1870)
NPG Ax38170

William Morris, by Unknown photographer - NPG x3720

William Morris

by Unknown photographer
albumen carte-de-visite, 1870
NPG x3720

William Morris, by John Robert Parsons, published by  Ellis & Green - NPG x3765

William Morris

by John Robert Parsons, published by Ellis & Green
albumen carte-de-visite, 14 June 1870
NPG x3765

William Morris, by Walker & Boutall, after  Frederick Hollyer, published by  Longmans, Green & Co - NPG x3758

William Morris

by Walker & Boutall, after Frederick Hollyer, published by Longmans, Green & Co
photogravure, published 1899 (1874)
NPG x3758

Sir Edward Burne-Jones and William Morris with their families, by Frederick Hollyer - NPG x131266

Sir Edward Burne-Jones and William Morris with their families

by Frederick Hollyer
albumen cabinet card, 1874
On display in Room 21 on Floor 2 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG x131266

William Morris, by London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company - NPG x3750

William Morris

by London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company
albumen cabinet card, 14 March 1877
NPG x3750

William Morris, by London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company - NPG x3728

William Morris

by London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company
cabinet card, 14 March 1877
NPG x3728

William Morris, by Elliott & Fry - NPG x3724

William Morris

by Elliott & Fry
albumen cabinet card, 21 March 1877
NPG x3724

William Morris, by Elliott & Fry - NPG x3725

William Morris

by Elliott & Fry
albumen cabinet card, 21 March 1877
NPG x3725

William Morris, by Elliott & Fry - NPG x3751

William Morris

by Elliott & Fry
albumen cabinet card, 21 March 1877
NPG x3751

William Morris, by London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company - NPG x3764

William Morris

by London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company
albumen carte-de-visite, 14 March 1877
NPG x3764

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