Figure Holding Scroll
Maker
Unknown, British
Designerdesigned by
William Morris
(British, 1834 - 1896)
Maker
Morris and Company
(London, British, 1861 - 1940)
Collections
ClassificationsPHOTOGRAPHS
Dateca. 1866
Mediumsilver nitrate
Dimensions2 7/8 x 1 7/8 in. (7.3 x 4.8 cm.)
mount: 15 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 cm.)
DescriptionPhotograph of design for painted ceiling. Female figure in long loose robe, turned partially to left, holding part of long scroll.
InscribedInscribed on recto of card above left corner in black ink: F.P. 12
below photo in graphite: Jesus Coll.
above upper right in graphite: 187
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 number2000.5.1546F