Two Large Damask Cloths

Cleveland Museum of Art

Two long, narrow, rectangular pieces of red fabric with floral patterns. The fabric is a deep red color with a damask weave, featuring a repeating design of flowers, leaves, and stems in a lighter shade of red. The patterns are intricate and symmetrical, with a central motif that repeats down the length of each piece of fabric. The two pieces of fabric are identical and appear to be made of the same material. They are set against a light gray background, with a white border on either side. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication, suggesting that the fabric may be used for formal or decorative purposes by artist William Morris. The title of this piece is "Two Large Damask Cloths".