Strawberry Thief (1883)

Highlights

• Strawberry Thief by William Morris — a faithful canvas reproduction of a classic Arts & Crafts pattern.
• CHOOSE YOUR SIZE & FORMAT: Pick your dimensions and shape right from this listing — vertical, horizontal, panoramic and square options available.
• MUSEUM-QUALITY GICLEE: Fade-resistant archival inks on premium artist-grade canvas, hand-stretched and gallery-wrapped over a solid 1.5" wood frame, hardware attached and ready to hang.
• A REFINED FOCAL POINT for the living room, bedroom, study, home office or entryway — timeless style with lasting appeal.
• HANDCRAFTED IN THE USA: Made to order in multiple sizes and shapes — a thoughtful, gallery-worthy gift.

Description

This iconic repeating textile design features pairs of thrushes plucking strawberries amid a lush, densely interwoven ground of indigo blue filled with strawberry plants, tulips, lotuses, and scrolling acanthus foliage in rich greens, reds, and golds. The composition is perfectly symmetrical and rhythmic, conveying the ornate, nature-inspired beauty of the British Arts and Crafts movement. 'Strawberry Thief' was designed by William Morris in 1883 and was the first of his designs to use the complex and costly indigo-discharge printing technique at his Merton Abbey Works in Surrey, England.