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The same fine art print in a solid wood frame with UV-protective acrylic glaze and rigid backing. Five frame colours. Arrives ready to hang.
Angeli Laudantes - William Morris
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$220.00 NZD
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$220.00 NZD
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Archival giclée
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Description
"Angeli Laudantes" is a tapestry by William Morris, created in 1878. It depicts two angels playing harps in a garden, showcasing the Arts and Crafts movement's ideals through its design and craftsmanship.
William Morris's "Angeli Laudantes", completed in 1878, presents two angels playing harps within a dense, flowering garden. The tapestry, woven in wool and silk, exemplifies the Arts and Crafts movement's emphasis on handcraftsmanship and the integration of art with everyday life. Morris, a central figure in the movement, sought to revive traditional textile arts, drawing inspiration from medieval tapestries and illuminated manuscripts. The composition features a symmetrical arrangement of the two figures, their flowing robes rendered in shades of blue and cream. Red wings provide a striking contrast against the dark background, which is filled with a variety of stylised flowers and foliage. The Latin inscription "Angeli Laudantes" (Praising Angels) appears at the top, reinforcing the work's spiritual theme. The border is decorated with fruit and leaves, further enhancing the design. The tapestry reflects Morris's interest in creating beautiful, functional objects that could bring art into the home.
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Each print is produced to order using 12-colour giclée printing on FSC-certified archival paper. Designed in Britain and printed at your nearest production hub to reduce waste and speed up delivery.
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Specific Features
Every Solis piece is made to order with archival, gallery-quality materials built to last.
- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
Care & Cleaning
To keep your artwork looking its best:
- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
- Never use liquid cleaners on the print or canvas surface
- Keep in a dry, room-temperature space
- Handle prints with clean, dry hands
Materials & Sizing
Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
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Angeli Laudantes - William Morris
Regular price
From $130.00 NZD
Sale price
From $130.00 NZD
Regular price
Fine Art Framed / A4 (21x29.7 cm) / Black frame
Artist Biography
William Morris
William Morris was a British designer, poet and social reformer who became a driving force behind the Arts and Crafts movement in the late 19th century. Born in 1834, Morris rejected the ornate excesses of Victorian design in favour of simplicity, craftsmanship and natural forms. His belief that quality textile design and decorative arts could enrich everyday life positioned him as a pioneering figure in interior decoration, wallpaper design and textile production. Through his writings and lectures, Morris championed a return to handcraftsmanship at a time when the Industrial Revolution was rapidly eroding traditional skills.
Morris learned his craft through a unique blend of academic study, artistic collaboration and hands-on experimentation. While at Oxford University he immersed himself in medieval literature and architecture, forging lifelong friendships with Pre-Raphaelite painters who shared his passion for nature and medieval aesthetics. After graduation he studied pattern making, dyeing and weaving techniques by working directly with artisans and by founding the firm Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co. in 1861. This workshop-school model allowed Morris to develop his signature style—melding historic motifs with innovative colour palettes—while training a generation of craftsmen in hand block printing and tapestry weaving.
He became known for his most popular artworks through an enduring series of textile and wallpaper patterns that remain iconic today. Designs such as Strawberry Thief, inspired by thrushes in his own kitchen garden; Willow Bough, with its dancing branch motif; and Trellis, featuring interlacing vines, exemplify the seamless blend of function and beauty at the heart of Morris & Co. These bestselling William Morris wallpaper designs and fabric prints were exhibited at international fairs and commissioned for country houses and town residences throughout Britain and beyond. By combining rich botanical imagery with meticulous handcraft techniques, Morris's most popular artworks set new standards in decorative design and continue to influence interior trends worldwide.
Morris learned his craft through a unique blend of academic study, artistic collaboration and hands-on experimentation. While at Oxford University he immersed himself in medieval literature and architecture, forging lifelong friendships with Pre-Raphaelite painters who shared his passion for nature and medieval aesthetics. After graduation he studied pattern making, dyeing and weaving techniques by working directly with artisans and by founding the firm Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co. in 1861. This workshop-school model allowed Morris to develop his signature style—melding historic motifs with innovative colour palettes—while training a generation of craftsmen in hand block printing and tapestry weaving.
He became known for his most popular artworks through an enduring series of textile and wallpaper patterns that remain iconic today. Designs such as Strawberry Thief, inspired by thrushes in his own kitchen garden; Willow Bough, with its dancing branch motif; and Trellis, featuring interlacing vines, exemplify the seamless blend of function and beauty at the heart of Morris & Co. These bestselling William Morris wallpaper designs and fabric prints were exhibited at international fairs and commissioned for country houses and town residences throughout Britain and beyond. By combining rich botanical imagery with meticulous handcraft techniques, Morris's most popular artworks set new standards in decorative design and continue to influence interior trends worldwide.
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Hand-stretched canvas with neat gallery-wrapped edges, giving the artwork surface texture and depth. Arrives ready to hang.
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