Story of Saint George and the Dragon
Maker
Unknown, British
Designerdesigned by
Dante Gabriel Rossetti
(British, 1828 - 1882)
Maker
Morris and Company
(British, 1861 - 1940)
Additional Title(s)
- Story of St. George and the Dragon
- Photograph of a Design for Stained Glass
Collections
ClassificationsPHOTOGRAPHS
Dateca. 1862
Mediumphotograph
Dimensions3 1/4 x 4 1/2 in. (8.3 x 11.4 cm.)
mount: 11 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (28.6 x 18.4 cm.)
DescriptionSt. George fighting the dragon - dragon standing at right, St. George stabbing dragon in throat, shield in dragon's mouth; maiden at left, swooning, tied to tree.
Inscribedrecto below photo in black ink: "NO NUMBER"
recto center in graphite: "S. George Slays the Dragon / Rossetti"
Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Status
Not on viewObject number2000.5.2029
