Christ and Boy Scout
Maker
Duncan Dearle
(British, 1893 - 1954)
Maker
Morris and Company
(British, 1861 - 1940)
Additional Title(s)
- Design for Stained Glass
Collections
ClassificationsDRAWINGS
Daten.d.
Mediumwatercolor and ink on paper
Dimensions18 7/8 x 7 7/8 in. (47.9 x 20 cm.)
DescriptionStained glass design for Scout window. A boy scout is standing facing the viewer with the figure of Christ behind him with his hand resting on his shoulder. Behind them is a tent and a church. Beside the scout is a flag and a table with a map. Beneath the window reads "greater Love hath no man than that he lay down his life for his friends."
Inscribedverso typed upper center: "Scout Memorial Window./ St. Lleurwg's Church, Hirwaun. Glam.";
lower center: "kindly return this sketch to ; ____/ Duncan W. Dearle/ Kelmscott, Elton Road, Purley. Surrey.";
lower right by Sandy Berger: "1154"
Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Status
Not on viewObject number2000.5.744
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