Peacock and Dragon

Designerdesigned by William Morris (British, 1834 - 1896)

Maker Morris and Company (British, 1861 - 1940)

Collections

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ARTS

Dateca. 1878

Mediumhand-loom jacquard woven wool

Dimensions29 1/2 x 65 in. (74.9 x 165.1 cm.) left side height: 30 1/2 in. (77.5 cm.)

DescriptionDark blue background - stylized floral design in lighter green (almost teal) interspersed with flying dragons in pale gold and peacocks with green and gold plumage. Top section of drapery (gathered along top, with metal hooks), cut along the bottom.

Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Status

Not on view

Object number2000.5.881