Art Nouveau antiques for sale always relies on the delicate taste of the buyer. The living bizarre, fluid forms captured on posters, canvases or art objects always add sophistication and originality to the atmosphere. As it says “any decoration is meaningless if it does not evoke pleasant memories”. Modern style arose in England and connected with William Morris art. His ornaments are especially suitable for those who appreciate luxurious textures and complex patterns.

William Morris (1834-1896) – a widely known English artist, writer, art theorist. He often considered as the first European designer, who bring art and aesthetics to the mass. Morris organized a company that began to produce fabrics, stained-glass, tapestries and furniture. In the process of developing sketches for wallpaper, Morris introduced the fashion for solid floral patterns in the interior.

^{William Morris. Snakeshead printed textile. 1876. Source: wikiart}

In these beautiful ornaments, Morris took advantage and masterfully arranged not only medieval traditions, but also Renaissance techniques. He created floral designs for fabrics and carpets that seem looks extremely natural. In his ornaments, artist tried to cross Gothic with naturalism and believed that nature is the best source of inspiration. Impressive William Morris fabrics are well known over the world. Stunning floral ornaments with gold sprinkles successfully used in home interiors. As the modern compositions for the interior, William Morris posters would be always appropriate. The prints of artist, who believed that everyone has the right to a beautiful home, are widely popular among sell antique poster. 

Morris also is one of the founders of the Arts and Crafts movement. A small group of artists led by Morris created a new style of art that became widespread. This was Art Nouveau – the “new style”. A distinctive feature of Art Nouveau is the rejection of straight lines and angles in favor of more natural, "natural" lines, a combination of artistic and utilitarian functions of created works. In numerous sketches for textiles (curtains, tapestries, tablecloths, floor carpets, furniture upholstery), wallpaper, decorative tiles, literary publications, there are wide variations of floral and animalistic ornament.

^{William Morris. Strawberry Thief. 1883. Source: wikiart}

Turning to nature led to unique results. The first wallpaper he created was copied from a rose bush in his own garden. If you want to buy antique art, we advise you to turn to the spectacular vintage botanical patterns that never cease to amaze. The plots of the works of William Morris are still relevant.

^{Cover image: William Morris by Frederic Hillyer. 1887. Source: wikipedia}