Fourth Day of Creation, Luminaries - Sun, Moon, Stars
Maker
Unknown, British
Designerdesigned by
Edward Burne-Jones
(British, 1833 - 1898)
Maker
Morris and Company
(British, 1861 - 1940)
Collections
ClassificationsPHOTOGRAPHS
Dateca. 1870
Mediumsilver nitrate
Dimensions3 5/8 x 1 1/4 in. (9.2 x 3.2 cm.)
mount: 15 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 cm.)
DescriptionPhotograph of stained glass cartoon. Four angels standing within framework of single light - all holding various spheres representing stages of creation. Angel in front holding large sphere showing sun, moon and stars - crossed wings behind angel.
InscribedInscribed on recto above upper right: 122
upper left of photo: S.P. 120
upper right of photo in graphite: 123
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 viewObject number2000.5.1537G
William Blake
ca. 1826-1827
Object number: 000.35
