The Pilgrim in the Garden

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 Tapestry

Collections

William Morris Collection

ClassificationsPHOTOGRAPHS

Dateca. 1876

Mediumphotograph

Dimensions3 1/8 x 4 1/4 in. (7.9 x 10.8 cm.) mount: 15 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 cm.)

DescriptionPhotograph design for tapestry - in two sections. Pilgrim at left in long robes, looking to right at rose bush rising over fence, amongst which appears large rose with woman's face at center. Pilgrim is reaching hand towards rose.

Inscribedrecto upper left in black ink: "S.P. 286" recto upper right in graphite: "437" recto below in graphite: "The Pilgrim in the Garden Tapestry (Embroidered)" on card: recto upper right in black ink: "73" 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 number2000.5.1919a