Angel with Organ

Maker Unknown, British

Designerdesigned by William Morris (British, 1834 - 1896)

Maker Morris and Company (British, 1861 - 1940)

Additional Title(s)

Photograph of a Design for Stained Glass

Collections

William Morris Collection

ClassificationsPHOTOGRAPHS

Date1874

Mediumsilver nitrate

Dimensions5 5/8 x 2 1/2 in. (14.3 x 6.4 cm.) mount: 15 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 cm.)

DescriptionPhotograph divided in two. Angel in long robes, standing to right and holding organ, standing on clouds- head inclined forward - resembles Jane Morris. Lightly gridded ground.

InscribedInscribed on recto above left corner in black ink: F.P. 221 above right corner in graphite: 295 upper right corner in photo:FP/ 318 [crossed out]/ . Tamworth/ 221/ 295 Inscribed at lower right on card in black ink: Please return to/ Morris & Comp/ Merton Abbey/ Surrey

Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Status

Not on view

Object number2000.5.1853B