Leif the Lucky

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

William Morris Collection

ClassificationsPHOTOGRAPHS

Dateca. 1884

Mediumphotograph

Dimensions7 3/8 x 3 in. (18.7 x 7.6 cm.) mount: 15 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 cm.)

DescriptionPhotograph of stained glass design - in three sections. Male figure standing against background of waves, wearing armor and mail, holding shield in left hand, axe in right, slung over shoulder. His sword hangs from his waist in front.

Inscribedrecto upper left in black ink: "F.P. 531" recto upper right in graphite: "448" recto lower left in graphite: "Lief the Lucky" on card: recto upper right in black ink: "75" recto upper center in black ink: "Roll 7" recto lower center in graphite: "Newport - U.S.A. (Miss Wolff) recto lower right in black ink: "Please return to / Morris & Compy / Merton Abbey / Surrey"

Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Status

Not on view

Object number2000.5.1921b