Rambling Rose

Designerdesigned by John Henry Dearle (British, 1860 - 1932)

Maker Morris and Company (British, 1861 - 1940)

Additional Title(s)

Design for Texile

Collections

William Morris Collection

ClassificationsDRAWINGS

Date1912-1917

Mediumwatercolor and graphite on paper

Dimensions13 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. (34.3 x 26.7 cm.)

DescriptionThree repeats of two twining green leafy vines - one with large pink flowers (in two shades of pink) at intervals, alternating with spiky yellow and blue flowers, and small yellow and blue daisies (or small roses). Central repeat is on gridded ground.

Inscribedverso lower center in graphite: "Rambling Rose / Dearle"

Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Status

Not on view

Object number2000.5.1137