Giving Drink to the Thirsty

Maker Unknown, British

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

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

Additional Title(s)

Photograph of a Cartoon for Stained Glass

Collections

William Morris Collection

ClassificationsPHOTOGRAPHS

Daten.d.

Mediumsilver nitrate

Dimensions2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (6.4 x 6.4 cm.) mount: 15 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 cm.)

DescriptionWoman at left bending down to administer water to woman seated on ground at right, children gathered around her. Woman at left holding large jug in right hand.

InscribedInscribed on recto at upper left in black ink: S. P. 24 above right corner in graphite: 236 beneath left in graphite: Drink to the Thirsty Inscribed at lower right on card in black ink: Please return to/ Morris & Comp/ Merton Abbey/ Surrey

Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Status

Not on view

Object number2000.5.1809B