War
Maker
Unknown, British
Designerdesigned by
John Henry Dearle
(British, 1860 - 1932)
Maker
Morris and Company
(British, 1861 - 1940)
Additional Title(s)
- Photograph of a Design for Stained Glass
Collections
ClassificationsPHOTOGRAPHS
Dateca. 1920
Mediumphotograph
Dimensions8 x 6 1/8 in. (20.3 x 15.6 cm.)
mount: 11 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (28.6 x 18.4 cm.)
DescriptionPhotograph of stained glass design (three lights).
At left, soldiers in armor with swords and banners; at center, Christ receiving soldier into paradise, angels above with lilies, book and harp; at right, soldiers with swords and banners, one in foreground offering drink to dying comrade on ground.
Inscribedrecto upper left in black ink: "No. 52"
recto upper center in black ink: "S P 373"
recto below photo in black ink: "18951"
recto at top of photo in graphite: "the reception of a soldier into Paradise"
recto at base of photo in black ink: "Courage Victory Generosity"
Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Status
Not on viewObject number2000.5.2051
