Injustice

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

Date1875

Mediumsilver nitrate

Dimensions2 3/8 x 1 7/8 in. (6 x 4.8 cm.) mount: 15 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 cm.)

DescriptionOlder male figure, bearded and blindfolded, wearing crown and seated on throne, holding out bag in left hand and sword in right. Figures on either side of him whispering in his ears. Columns at far right and left.

InscribedInscribed on recto at upper left in black ink: S.P. 168 above right corner in graphite: 261 below photo: Injustice- 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 view

Object number2000.5.1848G