Presentation of Christ in the Temple
Maker
Duncan Dearle
(British, 1893 - 1954)
Maker
Morris and Company
(British, 1861 - 1940)
Additional Title(s)
- Design for Stained Glass
Collections
ClassificationsDRAWINGS
Dateca. 1940
Mediumwatercolor and ink on paper
Dimensions19 x 10 3/8 in. (48.3 x 26.4 cm.)
DescriptionThree lancets and tracery - tracery above shows two minstrel angels with harp and trumpet and dove descending; Joseph and Mary in left lancet, Simon at center holding child, two men and kneeeling woman at right; classical temple in background, tree tops and sky; below on scrolled foliage ground, the scroll reads "MINE EYES HAVE SEEN THY SALVATION."
Inscribedverso lower right in black ink possibly by Duncan Dearle: "Coley Church/ Sketch for North Aisle Window/ Duncan W. Dearle. F.R.S.A.";
lower right: "1151"
Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Status
Not on viewObject number2000.5.749
