Tablecloth or Bedcover probably titled "Ragged Poppy" 1902

John Scarratt Rigby probably made this tablecloth, titled "Ragged Poppy", sometime in the late 19th century. I love how the red hues pop against the pale background, creating a dance between foreground and background. It's all about process, you know? Looking at the fabric, you can almost feel the texture. The way the color is laid down, it's neither fully transparent nor fully opaque. It invites you to imagine the tools used, maybe some stencils or blocks for the poppy pattern. Focus on one of the floral motifs; see how the density of the color creates depth, drawing you into its intricate details? This piece reminds me of William Morris, with its emphasis on craftsmanship and the beauty of everyday objects. But Rigby brings his own flair, a certain lightness that makes it sing. Art, after all, is a conversation, an exchange of ideas that spans time and space. It's about embracing the beauty of ambiguity.