Moses

Maker Unknown, British

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

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

Collections

William Morris Collection

ClassificationsPHOTOGRAPHS

Date1866

Mediumsilver nitrate

Dimensions5 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. (14 x 5.7 cm.) mount: 15 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 cm.)

DescriptionPhotograph of stained glass cartoon: divided in two. Figure of Moses, bearded, holding double stone tables, in long robes and cloak, head turned to right. Pencilled grid over photograph.

InscribedInscribed on recto at upper right: 70 upper left in black ink: L.P. 34 above center in graphite by a separate hand: 70 below left corner in graphite: Moses in black ink on card at lower right: Please return to/ Morris & Comp y/ Merton Abbey Surrey

Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Status

Not on view

Object number2000.5.1530A