Wallpaper
1911 (made)
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Walter Crane (1845-1915) was a prolific designer of wallpapers, most of which were produced by Jeffrey & Co. This is one of his last designs, and is in the neoclassical revival style which was then popular. It was designed for use with the 'Classic' pilaster paper, also in the V&A (E.5039-1919). The frieze itself was produced in at least two different colourways.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Colour woodblock print, on paper |
| Brief description | Portion of wallpaper frieze with a lyre motif, with an egg and dart molding pattern running above, on a red ground; This frieze shows an ancient lyre made of tortoise shell and goats' horns; Designed by Walter Crane; Colour woodblock print, on paper; Produced by Jeffrey & Co.; England, 1911. |
| Physical description | Portion of wallpaper frieze with a lyre motif, an egg and dart molding pattern running above, on a red ground; This frieze shows an ancient lyre made of tortoise shell and goats' horns; Colour woodblock print, on paper. |
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| Historical context | In Greek legend the lyre was invented by Hermes (Mercury), who stretched strings over the shell of a tortoise. This frieze, which shows an ancient lyre made of tortoise shell and goats' horns, is from a set of wallpapers called 'classic'. |
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| Summary | Walter Crane (1845-1915) was a prolific designer of wallpapers, most of which were produced by Jeffrey & Co. This is one of his last designs, and is in the neoclassical revival style which was then popular. It was designed for use with the 'Classic' pilaster paper, also in the V&A (E.5039-1919). The frieze itself was produced in at least two different colourways. |
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| Accession number | E.5134-1919 |
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| Record created | June 6, 2005 |
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