William Morris
(1834-1896), Poet, craftsman and socialistLater 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.
More on William Morris: Anarchy & Beauty: William Morris and His Legacy, 1860 – 1960 exhibition
Sir Edward Burne-Jones; William Morris
by Sir Emery Walker, after Frederick Hollyer
half-plate glass positive, (27 July 1890)
NPG x19619
Various writers, historians and philanthropists
by and after Elliott & Fry
bromide print, 1890s
NPG Ax139908
The Hammersmith Socialist Society
possibly by Sir Emery Walker
12 x 10 inch glass plate negative, 1892
NPG x19650
by Unknown photographer
platinum print, circa 1893
NPG x3761
The staff of the Kelmscott Press
by Unknown photographer
whole-plate glass negative, circa 1893
NPG x32758
by Robert Bryden, after Frederick Hollyer
woodcut, circa 1899 (1884)
NPG D32473
Related People
- Emma Morris (née Shelton) (mother)
- Jane Morris (née Burden) (wife)
- Jane Alice ('Jenny') Morris (daughter)
- Mary ('May') Morris (daughter)
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