William Morris & Red House: A Collaboration Between Architect and Owner

by Jan Marsh

Book Overview

Red House occupies a singular place in British architectural history--it was the first and only house that was built for designer William Morris, and it was the first independent architectural commission for his friend, Philip Webb. The challenge of furnishing the house inspired Morris and his Pre-Raphaelite friends to found the design firm of Morris & Co., which was the flagship for what was to become the Arts & Crafts movement. Because of its illustrious...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1905400012
• ISBN13: 9781905400010
• Release Date: November 2005
• Publisher: National Trust
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 2.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 9.8" x 10.3"