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Elizabeth and John the Baptist

Designer (British, 1833 - 1898)
Maker (British, 1861 - 1940)
Additional Title(s)
  • Photograph of a Design for Stained Glass
ClassificationsPHOTOGRAPHS
Date1876
Mediumsilver nitrate
Dimensions2 5/8 x 2 3/8 in. (6.7 x 6 cm.) mount: 15 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 cm.)
DescriptionElizabeth seated at left, somewhat hunched, open book on her lap, stream running by her feet - young St. John standing at right, bare arms and legs, holding rod and bowl. Landscape background.
InscribedInscribed on recto above left corner in black ink: S.P. 190 above right corner in graphite: 301 below right corner in graphite: Elizabeth and John Bapt./ Paisley Abbey 1876 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 number2000.5.1854A