William Morris Four Fruits Art Print

Four Fruits is one of William Morris's most charming and distinctive textile designs — a richly decorative pattern of pomegranates, grapes, apples and pears interwoven with flowing foliage, designed in the medieval tradition Morris so deeply admired.

About the design

Designed in 1862 — among Morris's earliest textile designs — Four Fruits reflects his immersion in medieval art and illuminated manuscripts at a time when he was establishing Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co. (later Morris & Co.). The pattern draws directly on the long tradition of fruit and foliage in medieval tapestry and embroidery, translating these historical precedents into a bold, graphic repeat pattern with Morris's characteristic warmth and attention to botanical detail.

The design features four fruits — pomegranate, grape, apple and pear — arranged within a flowing framework of stems and leaves, in a palette of deep green, russet, gold and cream. It is one of the most historically rooted designs in the Morris & Co. canon and one of the most immediately striking.

About this print

Our Four Fruits art print is giclée printed on 250gsm museum-grade acid-free paper in our Leicestershire studio using archival eco inks. Every print is made to order, with zero waste.

Print details

• Giclée printed on 250gsm museum-grade acid-free paper
• Archival eco inks — colour-fast and fade-resistant
• Available in five sizes: A5, A4, A3, A2 and A1
• Unframed — arrives rolled in a protective tube, ready to frame
• Standard A-size frames fit perfectly — available from IKEA, Dunelm and M&S
• Printed to order in our Leicestershire studio
• FSC-certified paper, plastic-free packaging

How to style it

Four Fruits works particularly well in dining rooms and kitchens, where the fruit motifs feel naturally at home. The deep, rich palette also suits studies, living rooms and hallways. A beautiful choice for anyone drawn to medieval art, tapestry traditions or the early history of the Arts and Crafts Movement. Pairs naturally with other early Morris designs for a historically coherent gallery wall.