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The Legend of Saint George

Drawing
1861 (made)
Artist/Maker
Morris, William (artist)
Place of origin
England (made)

One of four designs for the doors of a painted cabinet

Object details

Categories
Designs
Drawings
Myths & Legends
Furniture
Object type
Drawing
TitleThe Legend of Saint George (popular title)
Materials and techniques
Pen and wash
Paper
Distemper
Wash Technique
Drawing
Brief description
William Morris. The Legend of Saint George. One of four original designs for the doors of a painted cabinet.
Physical description
One of four designs for the doors of a painted cabinet
Credit line
Bequeathed by J. R. Holliday
Object history
One of four original designs by William Morris for the doors of a painted cabinet designed by Philip Webb in 1861, and now in the V&A (museum number 341-1906). These designs, given to him by the artist, were formerly in the possession of C. Fairfax Murray.
Associated objects
Bibliographic references
  • Linda Parry (ed.), William Morris (London: Philip Wilson Publishers in association with the V&A), 1996, p. 172, cat. no. J.17.a.
  • Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1927, London: Board of Education, 1928.
  • Oman, Charles C., and Hamilton, Jean. Wallpapers: a history and illustrated catalogue of the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. London: Sotheby Publications, in association with the Victoria and Albert Museum, 1982.
  • Parry, Linda, ed. William Morris London : Philip Wilson in association with the Victoria and Albert Museum, 1996. Published to coincide with an exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum, 9 May-1 Sept. 1996, pp.206-207, ill.
  • Oman, Charles C., and Hamilton, Jean. Wallpapers: a history and illustrated catalogue of the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. London: Sotheby Publications, in association with the Victoria and Albert Museum, 1982.
  • Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design & Department of Paintings, Accessions 1919, London: Printed Under the Authority of His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1921
  • Botella-Gaudichon, Sylvette William Morris 1834-1896: L'Art dans tout Gent: Snoeck, 2022
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
Accession number
E.2787-1927

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Record createdAugust 23, 2007
Record URL
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