First Visit of the Sisters
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 3 1/4 in. (11.1 x 8.3 cm.)
book: 9 1/4 x 7 1/2 in. (23.5 x 19.1 cm.)
DescriptionDesign for book illustration. Psyche at right, at base of stairwell, holding hand of sister behind her - all standing in walled courtyard - last sister at left looking up to left.
Inscribedrecto bottom in graphite: Meeting her Sisters
upper left in graphite: 44
Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Status
Not on viewObject number2000.5.1550.46
