Adoration of the Magi

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

Date1871-1872

Mediumphotograph

Dimensions7 1/8 x 4 1/8 in. (18.1 x 10.5 cm.) mount: 15 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 cm.)

DescriptionVirgin at right, seated, holding infant, surrounded by minstrel angels, two kings kneeling at left. Three minstrels, half length, at top of light in cusp.

Inscribedrecto upper left in black ink: "S.P. 66" recto upper right in graphite: "553" recto lower right in graphite: "Meole Brace" recto upper center in graphite: "Adoration" on card: recto upper right in black ink: "110" 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 number2000.5.1956b