The Speaking Tower
Maker
Edward Burne-Jones
(British, 1833 - 1898)
Maker
Morris and Company
(London, British, 1861 - 1940)
Additional Title(s)
- Illustration for Cupid and Psyche
Collections
ClassificationsDRAWINGS
Dateca. 1866
Mediumink and graphite on paper
Dimensions6 x 4 1/2 in. (15.2 x 11.4 cm.)
book: 9 1/4 x 7 1/2 in. (23.5 x 19.1 cm.)
DescriptionDesign for book illustration. Psyche at left in profile, against rocky and mountainous background, holding casket under left arm, speaking with woman who is standing at enterance to tower, (right)
Inscribedrecto upper left in graphite: 22
Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Status
Not on viewObject number2000.5.1550.24
Edward Burne-Jones
ca. 1866
Object number: 2000.5.1550.23
