Exhibits
William Morris’s Ideas about Art and Socialism
Walter Crane and William Morris Walter Crane (1845-1915) was a well-known painter, book illustrator, and socialist. He was introduced to fellow artist William Morris (1834-1896) in 1870, and the two became close friends and collaborators. Crane’s illustrations most notably appear in the 1894 edition of The story of the Glittering Plain printed by Morris’s Kelmscott […]
William Morris Built the Foundation for Historic Preservation
Did you know that May is National Preservation Month? We can’t think of a better way to celebrate than to recognize the work of William Morris (1834-1896), one of the pivotal figures in the early preservation movement in the West. Many people know Morris for his role as a designer, printer and socialist, but this […]
‘How We Might Live’ Features Medieval Woodcut Illustrations
How We Might Live: The Vision of William Morris, an exhibit highlighting the life and work of English designer and author William Morris (1834-1896), will showcase a new Morris-related item every month. Visit the Maryland Room Gallery in May to view Some German Woodcuts of the Fifteenth Century, printed by the Kelmscott Press. William Morris […]
Kelmscott Press Inspires Imitators
“…that we of this age should generally produce ugly books, shows, I fear, something like malice… a determination to put our eyes in our pockets wherever we can.” William Morris (1834-1896) believed that books should be both useful and beautiful, and he didn’t mince words in his critique of the bookmakers of his time. Most […]
‘How We Might Live’ Features Invitations from William Morris
How We Might Live: The Vision of William Morris, an exhibit highlighting the life and work of English designer and author William Morris (1834-1896), will showcase a new Morris-related item every month. For the month of April, two pieces of unique ephemera are on display. An Invitation to View a Tapestry from Morris & Co., […]
‘How We Might Live’ features Art Nouveau Edition of ‘The Defense of Guenevere’
How We Might Live: The Vision of William Morris, an exhibit highlighting the life and work of English designer and author William Morris (1834-1896), will showcase a new Morris-related item every month. Visit the Maryland Room Gallery in March to view a stunning edition of William Morris’s first published volume of poetry, The Defence of […]
William Morris Wayzegoose at Special Collections
Join the University of Maryland Libraries’ Special Collections for a night of revelry and merriment–William Morris style! Enjoy entertainment, food, and an exhibit featuring the works of this incredible artist. Click on the invitation to the left for details!
Love is in the Air: ‘How We Might Live’ features ‘The Boke of Cupide’!
Every month, How We Might Live: The Vision of William Morris, an exhibit highlighting the life and work of English designer and author William Morris (1834-1896), will showcase a new Morris-related item. In February, we share the love with The Boke of Cupide, God of Love, or, The Cuckow and the Nightingale, printed by William […]
William Morris and J.R.R. Tolkien
In its December 2012 issue, Wired published an article “Before the Shire” highlighting William Morris’s influence on the fantasy novel genre, most notably on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. Morris’s later works, including The House of the Wolfings and all the Kindreds of the Mark, Child Christopher and Goldilind the Fair, The Sundering Flood, and The Well at the World’s End, contain […]
‘How We Might Live’ features Faux Cross Stitched Binding
Every month, How We Might Live: The Vision of William Morris, an exhibit highlighting the life and work of English designer and author William Morris (1834-1896), will showcase a new Morris-related item. Visit the exhibit in January to view a unique copy of William Morris’s fantasy novel, Child Christopher and Goldilind the Fair. This 1900 […]
