The artwork titled “The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, text and decoration by Morris with illustrations by Burne-Jones,” is created by William Morris and belongs to the Romanticism art movement. The artwork falls under the genre of illustration.
The artwork features an intricately detailed illustration accompanying the poetic text of “The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam.” The illustration, designed by Burne-Jones, depicts an intimate and tender moment between two figures, wherein one appears to be playing the harp. The text, meticulously decorated by Morris, is adorned with flourishing greenery, skillfully integrating natural motifs that are emblematic of the Romanticism era. The elegant script and decorative elements enhance the poetic and contemplative nature of the piece, making it a harmonious blend of text and illustration.
