Violet and Columbine
| Title | Violet and Columbine |
|---|---|
| Artist | William Morris (British, 1834–1896) |
| Date | 1883 19th century |
| Medium | jacquard loom woven weft-faced twill, double cloth; wool and mohair |
| Classification | Textile |
| Origin | England, Surrey, Merton Abbey England |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Violet and Columbine, 1883. William Morris (British, 1834–1896). Jacquard loom woven weft-faced twill, double cloth; wool and mohair; overall: 122.6 x 180.7 cm (48 1/4 x 71 1/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. Philip White, 1953.329 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“Violet and Columbine” is a work by William Morris (British, 1834–1896), dated 1883. It is executed in jacquard loom woven weft-faced twill, double cloth; wool and mohair and classified as textile. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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