William Morris Botanical Art Prints

4.8

Morris drew plants the way a gardener sees them: stems that twist, leaves that overlap, flowers caught mid-bloom. This is the botanical side of his work, from willow boughs and acanthus to fruit and trailing foliage. Deep greens and soft reds settle a room quickly. If you want tighter repeats, the William Morris Pattern Art Prints go there, while William Morris Garden Art Prints lean fuller and leafier.

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William Morris Floral Art Prints
William Morris Floral Art Prints
William Morris Flowers Canvas Prints
William Morris Flowers Canvas Prints
William Morris Pattern Art Prints
William Morris Pattern Art Prints
William Morris Garden Art Prints
William Morris Garden Art Prints
William Morris Peonies Art Prints
William Morris Peonies Art Prints
William Morris Tree Art Prints
William Morris Tree Art Prints
William Morris Forest Art Prints
William Morris Forest Art Prints
William Morris Fruit Art Prints
William Morris Fruit Art Prints
William Morris Butterfly Art Prints
William Morris Butterfly Art Prints
William Morris Bird Art Prints
William Morris Bird Art Prints
William Morris Peacock Art Prints
William Morris Peacock Art Prints
William Morris Animal Art Prints
William Morris Animal Art Prints
Dark Botanical Heritage Art Print - Oak

The Botanical House Art Print

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William Morris Centenary Poster Art Print Black

William Morris Centenary Poster Art Print

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Willow Bough by William Morris Art Print Oak

Willow Bough by William Morris Art Print

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William Morris Orchard Charm Art Print - Oak

William Morris Exhibition Poster Art Print

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Kennet Study by William Morris Art Print Oak

Kennet Study by William Morris Art Print

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William Morris Cat & Blooms Art Print - Oak

Lodden with Black Cat by William Morris Art Print

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Tranquil Kew Oasis Art Print - Oak

Kew Gardens Glasshouse Lily Pond Poster Art Print

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Autumn Pumpkins by Morris Art Print Oak

Autumn Pumpkins in the style of William Morris Art Print

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William Morris Butterfly Elegance Art Print - Oak

William Morris Butterfly Exhibition Poster Art Print

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Morris Botanical Butterflies Art Print - Unframed

Kew Gardens Butterfly Exhibition Poster Art Print

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William Morris Poppy Vase Art Print - Oak

William Morris Floral Vase No. 07 Art Print

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Style example — Morris Botanical with Peekaboo Cat

Morris Botanical with Peekaboo Cat Art Print

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Moonlit Botanical by Morris Art Print - White

Artful Nature Moonlit Botanical Art Print

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Dark Heritage Botanicals Art Print - Oak

Dark Heritage Botanicals Art Print

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Cranes and Acanthus by William Morris Art Print Black

Cranes and Acanthus by William Morris Art Print

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Morris Botanical Butterfly Art Print - Oak

Butterfly and Peony, after William Morris Art Print

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Butterfly & Peony Gallery Wall Art Print Set

Butterfly & Peony Gallery Wall Art Print Set

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William Morris Hydrangea Elegance Art Print - Oak

William Morris Hydrangea Exhibition Poster Art Print

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William Morris Cat Charm Art Print - Brown

William Morris Cat Cotton Prints Poster Art Print

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Blue Peony Elegance by Morris Art Print - Black

Blue Peonies on Midnight Art Print

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Morris Botanical Cat Art Print - Unframed

Morris-Inspired Botanical Cat Art Print

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Magnolia Songbird Elegance Art Print - Oak

Songbird in the Magnolia Bough Art Print

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Blue Heritage Floral Art Print - White

The Botanical House — Blue Heritage Floral Art Print

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Morris Blue Peony Elegance Art Print White

Morris Blue Peony Exhibition Poster Art Print

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Crane Among Peonies Tapestry Art Print Oak

Crane Among Peonies Tapestry Art Print

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Moonlit Bloom — William Morris Inspired Art Print Black

Moonlit Bloom — William Morris Inspired Art Print

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Willow Bough by William Morris Art Print Oak

Willow Bough by William Morris Art Print

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Blue Heritage Botanicals Art Print Gold

The Botanical House — Blue Heritage Print Art Print

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William Morris Floral Exhibition Art Print Oak

William Morris Floral Exhibition Art Print

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William Morris Tiger Art Print - Gold

William Morris Tiger Exhibition Print Art Print

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Wallflower Pattern by William Morris Art Print Brown

Wallflower Pattern by William Morris Art Print

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William Morris Autumn Botanicals Art Print - Oak

Autumn Blooms by William Morris Art Print

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William Morris Owl Garden Art Print - Oak

William Morris Owl Garden Exhibition Poster Art Print

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Vintage Frog in Wildflowers Art Print - Oak

Frog in the Wildflowers Art Print

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Butterfly Art Nouveau Garden Gallery Wall Art Print Set

Butterfly Art Nouveau Garden Gallery Wall Art Print Set

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Morris Bear Botanical Art Print - Brown

Morris Bear Botanical Exhibition Poster Art Print

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William Morris Tree of Life Art Print - Unframed

William Morris Tree of Life Exhibition Poster Art Print

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William Morris Tulip Botanical Art Print Oak

Tulip by William Morris Art Print

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William Morris Fox Botanical Art Print - Oak

William Morris Fox Exhibition Poster Art Print

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Strawberry Thief by William Morris Art Print Brown

Strawberry Thief by William Morris Art Print

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William Morris Dragonfly Poster Art Print - Unframed

William Morris Dragonfly Exhibition Poster Art Print

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Wildflower Tapestry by William Morris Art Print - Oak

Liberty London Cotton Fabrics Exhibition Art Print

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William Morris Botanical Art Print - Oak

William Morris Cotton Prints Exhibition Art Print

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Morris Botanical Vase Art Print - Oak

Morris Botanical Vase, Fig. 08 Art Print

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Tulip and Willow by William Morris Art Print Oak

Tulip and Willow by William Morris Art Print

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William Morris Botanical View Art Print - Black

William Morris Cotton Prints Exhibition Poster Art Print

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William Morris Exhibition Poster Art Print Oak

William Morris Exhibition Poster Art Print

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Blue Heritage Botanicals Art Print - Gold

Blue Heritage Botanicals Art Print

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What people say about William Morris Botanical Art Prints

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Vibrant colours and intricate detail suit bedrooms especially well, while accurate colours and quality paper add to the appeal.

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Love this print. High quality paper. Excellent print. Shipped well and fast. Of course the art is very elegant. I'm happy!

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Beautiful

I have wanted this, along with others of his, and finally treated myself. The colors are rich and warm.

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Absolutely love this Swans in Bloom print by William Morris

Absolutely love this print! It fits in perfectly in our guest bedroom and finishes off the look I was aiming for. Calm and tranquil, yet bright with all the perfect colours that match the accent wall and bedding. A great buy!

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Questions about Morris botanicals

Short answers on framing choices, colour matching, hanging spots and how orders reach you

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Which plants and flowers did William Morris actually use in his botanical designs?

Morris drew almost entirely on plants he could observe firsthand, favoring native English hedgerow, meadow and riverbank species. Recurring subjects include willow branches and catkins, curling acanthus leaves, honeysuckle, tulips, daisies, jasmine, larkspur, marigold, chrysanthemum, pimpernel, blackthorn blossom, strawberries, roses, sunflowers and the nodding snake's head fritillary that grew in the meadows near his Oxfordshire home. He also borrowed pomegranate, vine and lily motifs from medieval and Islamic textiles. His approach was stylized rather than strictly scientific, translating stems and leaves into rhythmic, flowing repeats. You may also like our William Morris Floral Art Prints.

Willow Bough or Acanthus: which William Morris botanical print suits a small room better?

For most small rooms, Willow Bough is the easier choice: its slender, overlapping willow leaves in soft greens on a pale ground read almost as gentle texture, so walls stay light and uncluttered. Acanthus is a large-scale, deeply scrolling leaf design in richer greens and reddish browns, and Morris himself argued a well-drawn large pattern can feel more restful than a busy small one. Treat that as your rule: pick Willow Bough for a calm gallery grouping, Acanthus for one generous framed focal point above a bed or console. For a related option, explore our William Morris Leaves Art Prints.

Are all William Morris botanical prints designed by Morris himself, or by Morris & Co. designers like John Henry Dearle?

No. Many patterns marketed under the William Morris name were created by other designers at Morris & Co., most notably John Henry Dearle, who joined the firm in 1878, became chief designer around 1890 and art director after Morris died in 1896. Golden Lily, Compton and Blackthorn are his, while Kate Faulkner and May Morris also contributed floral patterns. Museum records credit each designer individually, so when shopping for botanical wall art, read the artist line rather than assuming every leafy design came from Morris's own hand.

How do William Morris botanical designs differ from Victorian scientific botanical illustrations?

Morris designs are decorative pattern first: plants are simplified into flat, rhythmic repeats with interlacing stems and layered foliage, built for wallpaper and textiles rather than study. Victorian scientific botanical illustration instead documents a single species with modeled dimension, correct proportion, seeds or dissections and Latin naming for identification. Practically, Morris-style art reads as all-over color and movement that suits eclectic, cottage or maximalist rooms, while specimen plates read as quieter, white-ground studies. Both hang well framed or unframed, and repeating motifs often anchor a grid gallery wall. For another take, browse our William Morris Pattern Art Prints.

Which William Morris botanical print works best as a statement piece above a sofa?

For a statement above a standard sofa, we'd go with one of Morris's denser, more intricate botanical designs like Honeysuckle or Golden Lily in a 70x100cm framed print. The detail in these patterns is extraordinary and really rewards a larger format. Our museum-grade giclée printing captures every tendril and leaf vein on thick matte paper, so the print looks stunning up close rather than washing out at size. The solid wood frame arrives ready to hang, properly fitted with no warping, so you can have it on the wall in minutes.

What is the most famous William Morris botanical design?

Strawberry Thief gets the most name recognition, but for purely botanical impact, it's hard to beat Honeysuckle (1883) or Willow Boughs (1887). Willow Boughs is the one you've probably seen in a hundred interiors without knowing the name: flowing branches in soft greens that work in virtually any room. If you want something with more colour and depth, Golden Lily is a rich, layered composition that looks spectacular as a William Morris art print in a hallway or dining room where you want the walls to do the talking.

How do I create a gallery wall with William Morris botanical prints?

Pick three prints from the same colour family rather than mixing warm and cool Morris designs. A set of three framed William Morris botanical prints in our 30x40cm size, hung in a horizontal row with about 5cm between each frame, looks clean and intentional above a console table or sideboard. Stick to one frame colour across all three for cohesion. Our frames arrive with prints properly fitted and ready to hang, so you're not wrestling with separate components or ending up with misaligned mounts.

Will the colours in these William Morris flower prints fade over time?

No. Our giclée inks are museum-grade and rated to last hundreds of years, even in direct sunlight. Every framed William Morris botanical art print also comes with UV-protective acrylic glazing, so you can hang these in a sun-drenched south-facing room without worrying. The matte paper and glaze also mean zero glare, which is a real bonus if your walls catch a lot of natural light.

What art movement do William Morris's botanical designs belong to, and why does it matter for interiors?

Morris was the driving force behind the Arts and Crafts movement, which championed handmade beauty, natural forms, and the idea that everyday objects should be works of art. That philosophy is exactly why Arts and Crafts botanical prints feel so at home in modern interiors: they're decorative without being superficial. If your room leans towards natural materials like wood, linen, or rattan, a William Morris wall art piece will feel like it was always meant to be there rather than something bolted on as an afterthought.