Ascension of Christ

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

Date1873-1875

Mediumphotograph

Dimensions6 5/8 x 5 3/8 in. (16.8 x 13.7 cm.) mount: 15 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 cm.)

DescriptionChrist ascending to upper right, in long robes, palms out to show his wounds. Behind him hover four angels, wings spread, and hands crossed over chest.

Inscribedrecto upper right in graphite: "568" recto right side in graphite: "Ascension" on card: recto upper right in black ink: "116" 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 number2000.5.1962b