Woodpecker Tapestry

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Woodpecker Tapestry

A tapestry designed by William Morris, inspired by a story from Roman poet Ovid's Metamorphoses, in which a sorceress transforms King Picus into a woodpecker, having refused to become here lover. The text reads, I once a king and chief now am the tree bark's thief ever twixt trunk and leaf chasing the prey. Date: 1885

Media ID 32262470

© CLM Archive Collection / Mary Evans

1885 Barks Chasing Chief Inspired Lover Metamorphoses Morris Picus Prey Reads Refused Sorceress Tapestry Thief Transforms Trunk Woodpecker

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