Nativity

Maker Unknown, British

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

Date1877

Mediumsilver nitrate

Dimensions2 3/4 x 2 1/4 in. (7 x 5.7 cm.) mount: 15 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 cm.)

DescriptionBabe lying in forground, left, asleep, Virgin, Joseph (right) and two angels (left); kneeling in line behind, gazing at child. Mary's hands are clasped in prayer, Joseph is leaning on staff, angels holding dulcimer and scroll of music.

InscribedInscribed on recto at upper left in black ink: S.P. 90 above right corner in graphite: 285 below photo in graphite: Nativity (Holy Family)/ Ponsonby/ 77 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 number2000.5.1851H