Martha; Mary Virgin
Designerdesigned by
Edward Burne-Jones
(British, 1833 - 1898)
Maker
Morris and Company
(London, British, 1861 - 1940)
Additional Title(s)
- Design for Stained Glass
Collections
ClassificationsDRAWINGS
Date1908
Mediumwatercolor and ink on paper
Dimensions4 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. (10.8 x 8.9 cm.)
DescriptionTwo panels and four traceries of red scroll - panels have floral borders, blue drapery and red scroll backgrounds, left panel shows Martha in white over red, standing on red dragon, holding up gown and something in skirt, right panel shows Mary Virgin in white over blue, right hand across chest.
Inscribedrecto lower right in black ink: "RETURN TO MORRIS & Co./ MERTON ABBEY";
verso: "Pennith?#$/ 3/4";
lower right: "1063B"
Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Status
Not on viewObject number2000.5.708
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