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This monographic exhibition cannot discuss his artistic career without looking at his psychology, which laid the foundations for what would later be called “Arts & Crafts”. This defense of art in everything and for everyone came as a reaction to the industrializa- tion and dehumanization of craftsmanship.
Coming from a wealthy middle-class family, he left his theology studies at Oxford to devote himself to architecture. There he met the “Pre-Raphaelites Brotherhood” and then founded the “Morris & C” brand in 1861.
These particularly gifted artisans manufactured wallpaper, stained glass, ceramics and furniture with dignity. This company will be very successful until its closure in 1940.
William Morris (designer) Jeffrey & Cie( manufacturer) The Pimpernel ,circa 1876.Paris Musée des Arts Décoratifs © Les Arts Décoratifs/ Jean Tholancé