Presentation of Christ in the Temple

Possiblypossibly by Duncan Dearle (British, 1893 - 1954)

Possiblypossibly by 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

Daten.d.

Mediumgraphite, ink, and watercolor on paper

Dimensions127 x 22 3/8 in. (322.6 x 56.8 cm.)

DescriptionMan kneeling before Christ on stairs of temple, arms outstretched. Two figures standing beyond him, bearded, in long robes, looking left. Steps decorated with formal vine motif. Rows of columns at right. Above, decorative relief details, formal foilage clusters. Below scene, decorative floral and vine panel with blank scroll.

Inscribedrecto lower left side in graphite: "15 1/2""

Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Status

Not on view

Object number2000.5.1795