Adam

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

Date1873-1874

Mediumphotograph (in two sections)

Dimensions5 3/4 x 2 1/8 in. (14.6 x 5.4 cm.) mount: 15 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 cm.)

DescriptionFigure of Adam standing with left arm over head, holding shovel in right hand, wearing animal skin.

Inscribedrecto upper left in black ink: "F.P. 144" recto upper right in graphite: "312" recto below in graphite: "Adam Jesus Coll." on card: recto upper right in black ink: "51" recto lower right in black ink: "Please return to / Morris & Company / Merton Abbey / Surrey"

Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Status

Not on view

Object number2000.5.1854h