Second Day of Creation, Air and Water
Maker
Unknown, British
Designerdesigned by
Edward Burne-Jones
(British, 1833 - 1898)
Maker
Morris and Company
(London, British, 1861 - 1940)
Collections
ClassificationsPHOTOGRAPHS
Dateca. 1870
Mediumsilver nitrate
Dimensions3 3/4 x 1 3/8 in. (9.5 x 3.5 cm.)
mount: 15 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 cm.)
DescriptionPhotograph of stained glass cartoon. Two angels, full length, in outline of stained glass light - angel on left is first day of creation holding sphere, in front of him is angel of second day of creation, holding sphere representing air and water - angels have crossed wings.
InscribedInscribed on recto above upper right: 121
upper left of photo: S.P. 120
upper right of photo in graphite: 121
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 number2000.5.1537E
Unknown, British
ca. 1870
Object number: 2000.5.1537G
