Whilom
Drawing
Late 19th century (made)
Late 19th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
William Morris. Design for initial word 'Whilom' for Chaucer.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Title | Whilom (popular title) |
| Brief description | William Morris. Design for initial word 'Whilom' for Chaucer. |
| Dimensions |
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| Gallery label | DESIGN AND PROOF for initial 'W' for the Knight's Tale in The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer
About 1896
Morris took inspiration from early printed works, but he was also quick to harness new technologies such as photography and magic lanterns. He used them to copy, enlarge and project the works he was studying, as well as to transfer copies of his designs directly onto wooden blocks.
Ink and Chinese white, drawing (14) and wood-engraving (15) on paper Designed by William Morris (born in London, 1834, died there in 1896); engraved by William Harcourt Hooper (1834-1912) Museum no. D.1553&1553A-1907
(16/03/2018) |
| Literary reference | Chaucer |
| Associated object | D.1553A-1907 (Copy) |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | D.1553-1907 |
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| Record created | August 9, 2007 |
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