Saint Peter

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
St. Peter

Collections

William Morris Collection

ClassificationsPHOTOGRAPHS

Date1876

Mediumsilver nitrate

Dimensions6 x 2 3/4 in. (15.2 x 7 cm.) mount: 15 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 cm.)

DescriptionPhotograph divided in two. Standing male figure, bearded, wearing long robes and cloak which he's holding together with right hand. Holding book in right arm and with left hand, looking to right. His halo reads "Sanctus Petrus apostlus"

InscribedInscribed on recto above left corner in black ink: F.P. 320 above right corner in graphite: 299 below right corner in graphite: S. Peter Paisley Abbey 1876 upper right in photo: 299 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 number2000.5.1853E