Good Samaritan

Maker Unknown, British

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

Maker Morris and Company (British, 1861 - 1940)

Additional Title(s)

Adoration of the Lamb

Collections

William Morris Collection

ClassificationsPHOTOGRAPHS

Date1875

Mediumsilver nitrate

Dimensions5 3/8 x 3 in. (13.7 x 7.6 cm.) mount: 15 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 cm.)

DescriptionPhotograph of stained glass cartoon. The photograph is two images joined together. Traveler in long robes seated on ground, leaning left hand on stone, drinking from a bottle held by the Samaritan standing above him to the left - Samaritan holds traveller's right hand in his left. This image shows some white highlights in faces and hands of figures.

InscribedInscribed on card at upper left in black ink: S.P. 172 upper right in black ink: 222 beneath right in graphite: 1876 upper left in photo: 222 upper right of card in black ink: 40 in black ink on card at lower right: Please return to/ Morris & Comp/ Merton Abbey/ Surrey

Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Status

Not on view

Object number2000.5.1592F