Minstrel Figure with Mandoline
Designerdesigned by
William Morris
(British, 1834 - 1896)
Maker
Morris and Company
(British, 1861 - 1940)
Additional Title(s)
- Photograph of a Cartoon for Stained Glass
Collections
ClassificationsPHOTOGRAPHS
Date1875
Mediumsilver nitrate
Dimensions3 1/8 x 1 3/4 in. (7.9 x 4.4 cm.)
mount: 15 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 cm.)
DescriptionFemale figure standing, facing viewer, wearing long robe which is girded up, playing mandoline, hair flowing. Floral/ foliated background.
InscribedInscribed on recto at upper left in black ink: F.P. 215
above right corner in graphite: 256
upper right in photo: 256
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 viewObject number2000.5.1848B
William Morris
Dec 5, 1872
Object number: 2000.5.403
