Crossing of the River Jordan
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. 1886
Mediumphotograph
Dimensions8 3/4 x 3 1/4 in. (22.2 x 8.3 cm.)
mount: 15 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 cm.)
DescriptionPhotograph of stained glass design - in three sections.
Two figures in foreground, somewhat darkened, carting large stones on their backs. Behind, large group of people marching towards right, men blowing long trumpets and carrying banners, women with children.
Inscribedrecto upper left in black ink: "S.P. 237"
recto upper right in graphite: "470"
recto below in graphite: "RH"
on card:
recto upper right in black ink: "82"
recto upper center in black ink: "Roll 8"
recto upper center in graphite: "Crossing the Jordan"
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 viewObject number2000.5.1928b
William Blake
ca. 1814-1816
Object number: 000.15
