Devotion

Designerdesigned by Edward Burne-Jones (British, 1833 - 1898)

Maker Morris and Company (London, British, 1861 - 1940)

Additional Title(s)

Design for Stained Glass

Collections

William Morris Collection

ClassificationsDRAWINGS

Date1936-1937

Mediumwatercolor and ink on paper

Dimensions7 1/8 x 3 3/4 in. (18.1 x 9.5 cm.)

DescriptionSingle round-headed light. Figure of Devotion in red over green over gold armor, holding spear. Blue-scrolled background and name scroll above. Below, scrolled foliage, two shields and scroll on blue ground. Rose and multi-colored border.

Inscribedrecto lower right in graphite by Sanford Berger: "475-1936"; verso upper center in black ink: "HILTON SCHOOL / NATAL S.A. / 3/4"; verso center in graphite by Sanford Berger: "Pg. 475 1936-7 / Mr. Taylor / Mr. Mears"

Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Status

Not on view

Object number2000.5.1059