The Oracle
Maker
Edward Burne-Jones
(British, 1833 - 1898)
Maker
Morris and Company
(British, 1861 - 1940)
Additional Title(s)
- Illustration for Cupid and Psyche
Collections
ClassificationsDRAWINGS
Dateca. 1866
Mediumink and graphite on paper
Dimensions4 3/8 x 6 7/8 in. (11.1 x 17.5 cm.)
book: 9 1/4 x 7 1/2 in. (23.5 x 19.1 cm.)
DescriptionDesign for book illustration. King seated on throne atleft, Psyche standing by his side - inside long chamber with arched ceiling, tiled floor, mille fleurs tapestry behind king. Oracle read by priest - figure at center (in profile) - people standing around, in doorways and at back of chamber.
Inscribedrecto upper left in graphite: 32
Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Status
Not on viewObject number2000.5.1550.34
Edward Burne-Jones
ca. 1866
Object number: 2000.5.1550.35
Edward Burne-Jones
ca. 1930
Object number: 2000.5.1000
Edward Burne-Jones
1867
Object number: 2000.5.46