Rivers of Paradise

Maker Unknown, British

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

Maker Morris and Company (British, 1861 - 1940)

Additional Title(s)

Photograph of a Cartoon for Stained Glass

Collections

William Morris Collection

ClassificationsPHOTOGRAPHS

Date1876

Mediumsilver nitrate

Dimensions5 1/2 x 2 7/8 in. (14 x 7.3 cm.) mount: 15 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 cm.)

DescriptionPhotograph of two images joined together. Cusp of stained glass light, showing eagle with head down and wings outspread - very detailed plumage.

InscribedInscribed on recto at upper left in black ink: Roll 12 above right corner in graphite: 226 beneath photo in graphite: Allerton upper right of card in black ink: 41 Inscribed at lower right on card in black ink: Please return to/ Morris & Comp/ Merton Abbey Surrey

Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Status

Not on view

Object number2000.5.1807C