Design for glass at Amington: 'St. Edith'
Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward
Method of acquisition: Given (1911-04) by Murray, Charles Fairfax
A.C. Sewter in 'The Stained Glass of Wm. Morris and his circle' (Vol. II, p. 9) writes:- 'The entry in Burne-Jones' account book is dated 10th October 1863; 'Big Edith £4'. Two entries in Philip Webb's account book refer to this window: (i) dated 14th August 1863: Amington, S. Edith, small pattern design 10s.; and (ii) dated 29th September 1863: Full size canopy and c. S. Edith, Aminton, £1.10s. Burne-Jones' Cartoon is at Birmingham (55'98) (reproduced pl. 147 Sewter I) Webb's cartoon for the canopy at Walthamstow.
Support
composed of
paper
Image Size
Height 174 mm
Width 33 mm
Mount Size
Height 235 mm
Width 102 mm
Watercolour
: Pen and ink with watercolour on paper, mounted on card
Pen and ink
Inscription present: in Burne-Jones' handwriting
Inscription present: in Burne-Jones's hand
Accession number: 714
Primary reference Number: 26648
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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