Third Day of Creation, Dry Land Plants
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 5/8 x 1 1/4 in. (9.2 x 3.2 cm.)
mount: 15 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 cm.)
DescriptionPhotograph of stained glass cartoon. Three angels standing full length in long robes, with outline of single light - angel in front holding sphere representing third day of creation - it shows large tree - crossed wings behind angel. Pencil grid drawn over photo
InscribedInscribed on recto above upper right: 128
upper left of photo: S.P. 120
upper right of photo in graphite: 122
beneath photo in graphite: The Days of Creation
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 number2000.5.1537F
Unknown, British
ca. 1870
Object number: 2000.5.1537G
