Christ on the Cross

Maker Unknown, British

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

Maker Morris and Company (British, 1861 - 1940)

Collections

William Morris Collection

ClassificationsPHOTOGRAPHS

Dateca. 1872

Mediumsilver nitrate

Dimensions11 3/8 x 3 in. (28.9 x 7.6 cm.) mount: 15 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 cm.)

DescriptionPhotograph of stained glass cartoon- divided in six. Christ on cross, set in rocks, head bowed, wearing crown of thorns, nine angels flying around him - two supporting his feet.

InscribedInscribed on recto above left corner in black ink by a separate hand: L. P. 103 S.P. 337 above center in graphite by a separate hand: 116 below photo in graphite: Crucifixion Troutbeck upper right of card in black ink: 24 in black ink on card at lower right: Please return to/ Morris & Comp y/ Merton Abbey Surrey

Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Status

Not on view

Object number2000.5.1536E