Marys at the Sepulchre
Maker
Unknown, British
Designerdesigned by
William Morris
(British, 1834 - 1896)
Maker
Morris and Company
(London, British, 1861 - 1940)
Collections
ClassificationsPHOTOGRAPHS
Dateca. 1862
Mediumsilver nitrate
Dimensions3 x 2 3/8 in. (7.6 x 6 cm.)
mount: 15 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 cm.)
DescriptionPhotograph of stained glass cartoon. Angel seated on the open tomb, holding palm, facing right. Three Marys are at the right, Virgin at center with casket, others with vase and casket. Daisy patterned ground - detailed floral patterns on gowns of Mary Magdalene (who resembles Jane Morris) and Angel.
InscribedInscribed on recto at upper right: 101 SP13
above left corner in black ink by a separate hand: S. P. 153
above center in graphite by a separate hand: 101
below photo in graphite: Maries at the Sepulchre
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 viewObject number2000.5.1535B