Holy Family

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

Date1876

Mediumsilver nitrate

Dimensions2 7/8 x 2 1/2 in. (7.3 x 6.4 cm.) mount: 15 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 cm.)

DescriptionVirgin seated at left with Christ on lap, Elizabeth seated at right, lookinh down at babe at her feet. Landscape background.

InscribedInscribed on recto above left corner in black ink: S.P. 187 above right corner in graphite: 302 below right corner in graphite: Holy Family Paisley Abbey/ 1876 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 number2000.5.1854B