'Trellis' was the first wallpaper designed by William Morris, and the third to be printed by Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co. The design, which exemplifies Morris¡¯s early interest in flat, abstracted pattern, layered to create a sense of depth, was based on rose trellises in Morris¡¯s garden at Red House, the home designed for Morris and his wife Jane by Philip Webb. Webb worked in collaboration with Morris on this design for wallpaper, supplying the birds which add movement and interest to the composition. Title Design for 'Trellis' wallpaper Creator William Morris, Philip Webb Date Created November, 1862 Location Created Merton Abbey, Surrey, England Type design Rights ? William Morris Gallery, London Borough of Waltham Forest Physical Dimensions 66.4 x 60 cm Object Number BLA472 Medium pencil, pen ink and watercolour stencilled in black reverse
