David Instructing Solomon in the Building of the Temple

Designerdesigned by Edward Burne-Jones (British, 1833 - 1898)

Maker Morris and Company (British, 1861 - 1940)

Additional Title(s)

Design for Stained Glass

Collections

William Morris Collection

ClassificationsDRAWINGS

Dateca. 1922

Mediumwatercolor and ink on paper

Dimensions9 7/8 x 6 1/2 in. (25.1 x 16.5 cm.)

DescriptionSingle large square light. The aged David sits on a high throne in the center, with the young Solomon kneeling at his feet, on the right. Scribes crouch writing in the foreground, groups of women stand on the left, and soldiers on the right. Angels are at top left and right, with little figures carrying the head of Goliath at top right. (Description taken from Sewter, p. 224)

Inscribedrecto lower right in pencil by Sanford Berger: "364-1922"; recto at top, cut off: "Friar Park"; verso center: "Friar Park / Henley / 1" / Roll 201 / Pg. 364 May 6, 1922 / Mr. Titcomb"

Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Status

Not on view

Object number2000.5.48