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Design for Tapestry

Maker (British, 1833 - 1898)
Maker (British, 1861 - 1940)
ClassificationsDRAWINGS
Daten.d.
Mediumgraphite on paper
Dimensions13 1/2 x 20 1/8 in. (34.3 x 51.1 cm.)
DescriptionDesign for tapestry. Drawing divided into two tiers - upper tier shows colonnade, Christ seated at center holding flowers/ arrows (?) in left hand. Angels are standing either side of him, sketches of foliage at far right and left. Below, three knights kneeling, their shields on their backs, each with satchel around front, labelled £ 2000. Each knight has hands held in prayer.
Inscribedrecto upper right in graphite: New design/ Tapestry/ Adoration
Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Status
Not on view
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