Folly
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
ClassificationsPHOTOGRAPHS
Date1875
Mediumsilver nitrate
Dimensions2 3/8 x 2 in. (6 x 5.1 cm.)
mount: 15 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 cm.)
DescriptionBlindfolded female figure, stepping left leg across right leg to (viewer's) left, arms outspread, robes flowing, girded around chest - flowing hair and large cars. Cupid, blind folded with horn, seated on bubble at left. At right, down side appears "STULTITIA"
InscribedInscribed on recto at upper left in black ink: S.P. 167
above right corner in graphite: 260
upper right in photo: Folley- Jesus Coll.
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 number2000.5.1848F
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