Reception of Soldier in Paradise
Maker
John Henry Dearle
(British, 1860 - 1932)
Maker
Morris and Company
(London, British, 1861 - 1940)
Additional Title(s)
- Design for Stained Glass
Collections
ClassificationsDRAWINGS
Dateca. 1920
Mediumgraphite on paper
Dimensions89 x 19 5/8 in. (226.1 x 49.8 cm.)
DescriptionAt base of light, soldier gazing up, dressed in military uniform of WWI era. Christ's hand is reaching from left. Two angels floating above, one with left hand raised, the other holding crown. Landscape background.
Inscribedrecto upper left in graphite: "Chelford No. 2"
recto right side in graphite: "no strap for / water bot / or Haversack"
recto lower center in graphite: "1' 11""
Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Status
Not on viewObject number2000.5.1602
