Pimpernel Wallpaper - Plum - 124239 - William Morris AH Soft Blue lending the eye many pleasing

lending the eye many pleasing resting points

The Gallery’s archive includes an original Pimpernel hand block printed wallpaper length

Morris found this classical motif ideal for repeating patterns and believed the large pattern he created here was perfect for smaller rooms

Trent began life in 1888 with the grand accolade of being Morris & Co

hidden among the foliage

Pimpernel Wallpaper - Plum - 124239 - William Morris AH Soft Blue lending the eye many pleasingPimpernel Wallpaper Plum 124239 William Morris AH This hand block printed design features large sensual tulips and their curling leaves, intwined with foliage and small pimpernel flowers. The pattern is a wonderful example of William Morris sense of humour since on initial inspection your eye is drawn towards the dominating, graphic tulip heads and yet the name of the design is attributed to the secondary floral detail; the smaller Pimpernel flower.