Cock Pheasant (1916) — William Morris & John Henry Dearle
Arts & Crafts elegance in full plumage. This richly patterned design from Morris & Co. sets a proud cock pheasant amidst scrolling foliage—berry sprays, sinuous stems, and stylised leaves composed with textile-lover’s precision. It’s ornamental yet calm, a perfect marriage of natural motif and disciplined pattern.
Why it captivates
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Arts & Crafts pedigree — the Morris & Co. vocabulary of nature, order, and craft.
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Opulent detail — fine feathering, berries, and foliage rendered with rhythmic grace.
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Timeless palette — deep greens, russets, and golds that warm classic or modern rooms.
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Graphic balance — repeating forms that read beautifully from across the room.
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Conversation piece — design history and nature study on one elegant sheet.
What you’ll see
A stately pheasant set within a tapestry-like field of scrolling leaves, seed heads, and briars. Feathers pattern into chevrons and eyes, vines loop with measured symmetry, and small blossoms punctuate the ground—ornament, rhythm, and naturalism held in perfect balance.
A richer historical frame
After William Morris established Morris & Co., the studio’s late designs were shaped by its chief designer John Henry Dearle (active into the 1910s). Works like Cock Pheasant embody the movement’s ideals: handcraft, historical craft vocabularies, and nature abstracted into repeat. The result is not mere decoration but a philosophy—beauty made useful, order made lyrical.
Choose your finish
🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)
Archival-grade, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass. Crisp detail, minimal glare.
💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)
Sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, edge-to-edge. Durable, wipe-clean—great for high-traffic spaces.
🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.
🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)
Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich colour and fine detail.
🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)
As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.
Size (W × H)
516 × 841 mm (approx. 20.31 × 33.11 in)
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Orientation: Portrait
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Aspect ratio: ~0.614 : 1 (≈ 5 : 8)
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Nearest standard frame: A1 (594 × 841 mm) — portrait
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Framing tips:
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Classic: A1 frame with a mat window cut to ~512 × 837 mm (2–3 mm overlap).
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Contemporary: float-mount in A1 to showcase the sheet edge and a clean shadow gap.
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A-size option: Prefer exact A1 proportions? We can supply an A1-friendly 594 × 841 mm version on request.
Custom sizing: Available on request (alternative aspect ratios or added white border).
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
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| Title | Cock Pheasant |
| Designers | William Morris & John Henry Dearle |
| Date | 1916 |
| Historical Context | Late Arts & Crafts design from Morris & Co.; natural motifs in disciplined repeat |
| Print Size | 516 mm (W) × 841 mm (H) |
| Available Finishes | Paper, Laminated, Laminated + Timber Hang Rails, Canvas, Canvas + Timber Hang Rails |
| Paper Weight | 160 gsm archival matte |
| Laminate | 2 × 80-micron gloss (true encapsulation) |
| Canvas Weight | 395 gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas |
| Inks | Pigment-based, fade-resistant |
| Optional Hang Rails | Natural timber, lacquered; fitted hanging cord (allow up to 10 working days) |
| Origin | Printed in Australia |
Who it’s for
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Arts & Crafts devotees and pattern lovers
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Designers & stylists building warm, heritage-rich interiors
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Collectors of decorative-arts prints and textiles
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Gift-givers seeking a refined, timeless statement
Our Commitment
Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then checked and packed by hand so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and historical integrity of your piece.
Bring Morris & Co. grace to your space—order your Cock Pheasant print today.
