Christ in Glory in Paradise

Maker John Henry Dearle (British, 1860 - 1932)

Maker Morris and Company (British, 1861 - 1940)

Additional Title(s)

Design for Stained Glass

Collections

William Morris Collection

ClassificationsDRAWINGS

Dateca. 1902

Mediumgraphite on paper

Dimensions47 5/8 x 24 in. (121 x 61 cm.)

DescriptionSecond of four segments sewn together with linen backing. Archangel Gabriel holding staff and wearing cloak, turned slightly to right. Landscape background.

Inscribedrecto down left side in graphite: "No 3", "4 / Casement", "5 / BAR", "6", "7" recto down right side in graphite: "4", "5", "6", "7 / BAR", "10 ft. less a 1/4 in. / from top" on brown outer wrapping: label pasted in center, inscribed in brown ink: "Rugby School Chapel Nos 75, 76, 77 / "Paradise" / Mr. Dearle's Design"; printed in black ink below: "FROM MORRIS & COMPANY, / DECORATORS LTD. / Merton Abbey, SURREY"

Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Status

Not on view

Object number2000.5.1742b