Christ on the Cross

Maker Unknown, British

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

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

Additional Title(s)

Photograph of a Design for Stained Glass

Collections

William Morris Collection

ClassificationsPHOTOGRAPHS

Date1870

Mediumsilver nitrate

Dimensions5 1/2 x 2 5/8 in. (14 x 6.7 cm.) mount: 15 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 cm.)

DescriptionPhotograph divided in two. Christ, hands held up nailed to cross (this not drawn). and feet nailed as well, wearing loin cloth, crown of thorns, head inclined to left, eyes closed. Scroll sketched in above Christ's head.

InscribedInscribed on recto above left corner in black ink: S.P. 37 above right corner in graphite: 292 below right corner in graphite: Brighouse 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 number2000.5.1852F