Harrowing of Hell
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
ClassificationsPHOTOGRAPHS
Dateca. 1877
Mediumphotograph
Dimensions2 3/8 x 3 1/2 in. (6 x 8.9 cm.)
mount: 15 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 cm.)
DescriptionAdam and Eve at left with another figure standing over group of four children, hands in prayer. Christ is emerging from doorway at right, wearing long robes, holding out right hand. Landscape background.
Inscribedrecto upper left in black ink: "S.P. 198"
recto upper right in graphite: "321"
recto below in graphite: "Harrowing Hell Lamerton 1877"
on card:
recto upper right in black ink: "52"
recto lower right in black ink: "Please return to / Morris & Company / Merton Abbey / Surrey"
Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Status
Not on viewObject number2000.5.1898g
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