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Decorations of the West Dining-Room, South Kensington Museum, c1865, (1881). Creator: Unknown
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Decorations of the West Dining-Room, South Kensington Museum, c1865, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Decorations of the West Dining-Room, South Kensington Museum, c1865, (1881). Design for panels, depicting female figures and decorative foliage. In the 1860s, museum director Henry Cole hired William Morris to design the Western or Green Dining Room (now the Morris Room) when the young designer was 31 and his firm, Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co. was relatively unknown. Morris suggested a scheme influenced by Gothic Revival features and Elizabethan-style panelling, and enlisted the help of his friend, painter Edward Burne-Jones, who used the signs of the zodiac for inspiration - the two female figures represent the Moon and Libra. Woodcut. From " The South Kensington Museum", a book of engraved illustrations, with descriptions, of the works of art in the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum in London (formerly known as the South Kensington Museum). [Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington, London, 1881]
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This print showcases the exquisite Decorations of the West Dining-Room at South Kensington Museum, dating back to c1865. Created by an unknown artist and captured in 1881, this design for panels depicts stunning female figures surrounded by intricate decorative foliage. The visionary behind this masterpiece was none other than museum director Henry Cole, who enlisted the talents of a young and relatively unknown designer named William Morris. At just 31 years old, Morris embarked on designing what is now known as the Morris Room or Western Green Dining Room. Drawing inspiration from Gothic Revival elements and Elizabethan-style panelling, he sought assistance from his dear friend Edward Burne-Jones, a renowned painter. Together, they incorporated celestial motifs into their work - symbolizing the Moon and Libra through two graceful female figures. Displayed within these woodcut engravings found in "The South Kensington Museum" a book that beautifully illustrates the art collection at Victoria & Albert Museum (formerly known as South Kensington Museum), this image captures not only the artistic brilliance but also serves as a testament to Morris' early genius. With its rich history and timeless beauty preserved in this photograph print, one cannot help but be captivated by the skillful craftsmanship that adorns every inch of this remarkable dining room.
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