Angel with Scroll

Maker Unknown, British

Designerdesigned by William Morris (British, 1834 - 1896)

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

Additional Title(s)

Photograph of a Cartoon for Stained Glass

Collections

William Morris Collection

ClassificationsPHOTOGRAPHS

Date1866

Mediumsilver nitrate

Dimensions4 5/8 x 2 7/8 in. (11.7 x 7.3 cm.) mount: 15 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 cm.)

DescriptionPhotograph divided in two. Angel in long robes, girded around waist, wings outspread, holding long scroll which Stretches across center from left to right.

InscribedInscribed on recto above right corner in graphite: 287 below photo in graphite: Jesus Coll upper left in photo: 287 Inscribed at lower right on card in black ink: Please return to/ Morris & Comp/ Merton Abbey/ Surrey

Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Status

Not on view

Object number2000.5.1852A