Isaiah

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

Dimensions6 x 2 3/8 in. (15.2 x 6 cm.) mount: 15 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 cm.)

DescriptionPhotograph of stained glass cartoon: divided in two. Standing figure, bearded, wearing long robes wrapped around him, holding scroll reading "for unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given." Turned to right. Gridded ground.

InscribedInscribed on recto at upper right: F.P. 105/73 upper left in black ink: F.P. 103 above center in graphite by a separate hand: 73 below left corner in graphite: Isaiah 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 number2000.5.1530D