Calling of Saint John

Maker Duncan Dearle (British, 1893 - 1954)

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

Additional Title(s)

Calling of St. John
Design for Stained Glass

Collections

William Morris Collection

ClassificationsDRAWINGS

Dateca. 1943

Mediumgraphite and watercolor on paper

Dimensions21 3/8 x 31 in. (54.3 x 78.7 cm.)

DescriptionRectangular panel - border of plain quarry panels with diamond and circular medallions across base. Scroll with beginning of inscription at center: "THIS WINDOW WAS" with formal stylized floral decoration surrounding it.

Inscribedrecto upper right in graphite: "DIVISION" recto right side in graphite: "13 1/2" recto lower right in graphite: "sight size", "PALMERS GREEN" recto lower center in graphite: "19 1/2" "Red", "Blue", and "Green" written alternately on quarry panels.

Markings

Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Status

Not on view

Object number2000.5.1721