Christ on the Cross

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

Dateca. 1878

Mediumphotograph

Dimensions12 3/8 x 2 7/8 in. (31.4 x 7.3 cm.) mount: 15 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 cm.)

DescriptionPhotograph of stained glass design - four sections. Figure of Christ on the Cross as tree, which is springing from rock with serpent at base. Behind, a river and choir of angels.

Inscribedrecto upper left in black ink: "S.P. 326" recto upper right in graphite: "368" recto below in graphite: "Torquay S. Michael's Ch / 1878" on card: recto upper right in black ink: "62" recto lower right in black ink: "Please return to / Morris & Compy / Merton Abbey / Surrey"

Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Status

Not on view

Object number2000.5.1908