Saxon
Wallpaper
1909 (printed)
1909 (printed)
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Walter Crane designed this 'Saxon' wallpaper in 1909. It is a colour print from woodblocks. From 1874 Crane created wallpapers for Jeffrey & Co, who produced this example. The wallpaper is important because Crane was a leading figure in the Arts and Crafts Movement. This Movement was an informal association of architects, designers and craftsmen. They shared a dislike of machine-made goods and mainstream commercial manufacturers.
Crane is best known for his paintings and illustrations for children's books. He also designed textiles, ceramics and stained glass in addition to wallpapers. He believed that functional objects should be well designed and visually pleasing and published important books on design. In 1888 Crane helped to establish the Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society. He was a dedicated teacher and also lectured internationally.
Crane is best known for his paintings and illustrations for children's books. He also designed textiles, ceramics and stained glass in addition to wallpapers. He believed that functional objects should be well designed and visually pleasing and published important books on design. In 1888 Crane helped to establish the Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society. He was a dedicated teacher and also lectured internationally.
Object details
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| Title | Saxon (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Colour print from woodblocks, on paper |
| Brief description | Portion of 'Saxon' wallpaper; A brick repeat with horizontal mirror pattern of red roses on a cream-coloured ground; Designed by Walter Crane; Colour woodblock print on paper; Produced by Jeffrey & Co.; England; 1909. |
| Physical description | Portion of 'Saxon' wallpaper; A brick repeat with horizontal mirror pattern of roses with the stems facing the same way on one row and then the other way on the row below. The roses have petals in dark and pale red with dark green leaves on a cream-coloured ground; Colour print from woodblocks, on paper. |
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| Credit line | Given by Harris & Sons |
| Object history | Given by Harris & Sons. |
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| Summary | Walter Crane designed this 'Saxon' wallpaper in 1909. It is a colour print from woodblocks. From 1874 Crane created wallpapers for Jeffrey & Co, who produced this example. The wallpaper is important because Crane was a leading figure in the Arts and Crafts Movement. This Movement was an informal association of architects, designers and craftsmen. They shared a dislike of machine-made goods and mainstream commercial manufacturers. Crane is best known for his paintings and illustrations for children's books. He also designed textiles, ceramics and stained glass in addition to wallpapers. He believed that functional objects should be well designed and visually pleasing and published important books on design. In 1888 Crane helped to establish the Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society. He was a dedicated teacher and also lectured internationally. |
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| Accession number | E.2324-1932 |
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| Record created | September 23, 2003 |
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