Christ Blessing Children

Maker Unknown, British

Designerdesigned by Duncan Dearle (British, 1893 - 1954)

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

Additional Title(s)

Photograph of Stained Glass Window

Collections

William Morris Collection

ClassificationsPHOTOGRAPHS

Dateca. 1954

Mediumphotograph

Dimensions8 1/2 x 6 7/16 in. (21.6 x 16.4 cm.)

DescriptionThree lights. Left light: child kneels on topmost of three steps, facing right, both arms raised, a woman stands behind him. Two additional figures sit on the lower steps. A wall with a window is visible behind, landscape may be seen through window. Center light: Christ stands on topmost of three steps, left hand resting on the head of a child who kneels on second step. Second child kneels on lowest step, back to viewer, both hands raised. Adult male figure stands to the left of Christ. Architectural background. Right light: two women stand on topmost of three step, looking left, one in front of the other. The woman at left raises both hands, the woman behind her carries an infant. Two additional adult figures on steps below. Architectural background.

Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Status

Not on view

Object number2000.5.2859