War

Maker John Henry Dearle (British, 1860 - 1932)

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

Additional Title(s)

Design for Stained Glass

Collections

William Morris Collection

ClassificationsDRAWINGS

Dateca. 1920

Mediumwatercolor and ink on paper

Dimensions13 x 9 3/4 in. (33 x 24.8 cm.)

DescriptionDesign for stained glass. Three larger lights depicting scene of War; six round-headed tracery lights, the central two shorter. The left of the three larger lights shows soldiers in armor, swords drawn, carrying banners. The tall central light shows Christ welcoming soldier into Paradise (soldier in modern uniform). Above angels with instruments, lilies and palm. Right light shows soldier giving drink to dying comrade. Four larger tracery show angels with dulcimers or scrolls. Two small tracery show shields.

Inscribedrecto upper left in graphite: "St Peters Adelaide"; lower left in black ink by a separate hand: "SCALE 3/4"= 1'"; lower right in brown ink by a separate hand: "Morris and Company"; in graphite by Sandy Berger: "337-1920"; verso in graphite not by Sandy Berger: "S. Peter's Adelaide"; in graphite by Sandy Berger: "Pg. 337 May 6, 1920/ Mr. Titcomb/ Mr. Glasby/ Mr. Chadwick/ Mr. Knight";

Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Status

Not on view

Object number2000.5.847