Saint Helena

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
St. Helena

Collections

William Morris Collection

ClassificationsPHOTOGRAPHS

Date1875

Mediumsilver nitrate

Dimensions5 5/8 x 1 1/2 in. (14.3 x 3.8 cm.) mount: 15 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 cm.)

DescriptionPhotograph divided in two. Single lancet showing elaborate friezes at top, foliage peaking out above, Helena standing below on tiled floor, between columns, wearing crown and cloak, gathering robes and cloak about her with both hands, tow cross cradled in right arm.

InscribedInscribed on recto at upper left in black ink: F.P. 291 above right corner in graphite: 262 beneath photo in graphite: S. Helena. Newman's W. upper right in photo: 262 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 number2000.5.1848H