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Sword

This sword was designed by William Morris as a model for the mural paintings in the Oxford Union in 1857. It was made for Morris along with a helmet and suit of chainmail by a blacksmith near Oxford Castle. Edward Burne-Jones described the episode at Oxford that led to Morris commissioning the props in John William Mackail

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The color harmony of "Sword" is recorded as discordant palette.

Is "Sword" by William Morris a light or a dark artwork?

"Sword" by William Morris is recorded as brilliant, with a luminous luminance.

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William Morris (1834 – 1896)

Discover William Morris (1834-1896), a pivotal figure of the Arts & Crafts movement! Explore his iconic textiles, wallpapers, poetry, and socialist vision that redefined Victorian design.

William Morris Gallery (Walthamstow, United Kingdom)

Discover William Morris’s world at the Walthamstow Gallery! Explore stunning textiles, designs & his socialist legacy. Free admission – a celebration of Arts & Crafts beauty.

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