William I

Maker Unknown

Designerdesigned by Edward Burne-Jones (British, 1833 - 1898)

Maker Morris and Company (British, 1861 - 1940)

Additional Title(s)

Design for Stained Glass

Collections

William Morris Collection

ClassificationsDRAWINGS

Daten.d.

Mediumwatercolor, ink, and graphite on paper on board

Dimensions12 1/8 x 9 in. (30.8 x 22.9 cm.)

DescriptionDesign for stained glass: round-headed light and arch of panels. Figure of William I in russet cloak lined with green over red, wearing crown, holding sword. Tiled floor- patterned yellow drapery background with square quarried above and name-scroll. Below, panel with helmet, scales and female figure with red scroll and yellow foliage. Arch of panel of vines and flowers above.

InscribedInscribed on recto at lower left in black ink, cut off: for staircase window/ Landing/ and light Inscribed on recto at lower right in black ink by the same hand: Morris + Company/ Merton Abbey -Surrey

Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Status

Not on view

Object number2000.5.1313