Sleeping Figure

Maker Unknown, British

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

Collections

William Morris Collection

ClassificationsPHOTOGRAPHS

Dateca. 1874

Mediumsilver nitrate

Dimensions2 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. (5.7 x 8.9 cm.) mount: 15 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 cm.)

DescriptionPhotograph of design for embroidery. Figure reclining on left side - long robes, wearing garland on head, head lying on left hand - sleeping.

InscribedInscribed on recto of card at at upper right in graphite: 152 below photo in graphite: Rounton Tapestry (Embroidery) 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 number2000.5.1542A