Fourth Day of Creation, Luminaries - Sun, Moon, Stars

Maker Unknown, British

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

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

Collections

William Morris Collection

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. Four angels standing within framework of single light - all holding various spheres representing stages of creation. Angel in front holding large sphere showing sun, moon and stars - crossed wings behind angel.

InscribedInscribed on recto above upper right: 122 upper left of photo: S.P. 120 upper right of photo in graphite: 123 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 number2000.5.1537G