Snakeshead by William Morris

Snakeshead Possibly 1876 - 1940

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print, weaving, textile

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17_20th-century

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natural stone pattern

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naturalistic pattern

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16_19th-century

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print

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weaving

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textile

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abstract

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text

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geometric pattern

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abstract pattern

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organic pattern

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england

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repetition of pattern

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vertical pattern

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men

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pattern repetition

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layered pattern

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funky pattern

"Snakeshead" is a repeating pattern textile design by William Morris, a leading figure in the Arts and Crafts movement. The intricate design features stylized flowers, leaves, and vines in shades of red, yellow, green, and white. The textile design was likely created between 1876 and 1940 and is now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago. The design exemplifies the Arts and Crafts Movement’s emphasis on craftsmanship and natural forms.

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