Adoration of the Magi

Maker Unknown, British

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

Maker Morris and Company (British, 1861 - 1940)

Additional Title(s)

Photograph of a Design for Stained Glass

Collections

William Morris Collection

ClassificationsPHOTOGRAPHS

Date1873

Mediumsilver nitrate

Dimensions3 x 2 3/8 in. (7.6 x 6 cm.) mount: 15 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 cm.)

DescriptionSmall panel, gridded at center around Christ child. Virgin and child seated at left, babe leaning back in her lap, the three magi kneeling at right, buildings behind at right.

InscribedInscribed on recto above left corner in black ink: S.P. 75 above right corner in graphite: 305 below right corner in graphite: Adoration of the Magi/ Jesus Coll. 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 number2000.5.1854E