Aquilegia design for cretonne

Delicate blue and green birds and butterflies dance through an intricate floral arrangement in this 1880 Aquilegia design for cretonne by Arthur Heygate Mackmurdo, a masterpiece of the Arts and Crafts movement.

arthur heygate mackmurdo

Discover Arthur Heygate Mackmurdo, pioneer of Arts & Crafts & Art Nouveau. Explore his architectural designs, furniture & Guild contributions – a key figure in British design.

William Morris Gallery

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