Photographs

Third Day of Creation

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Type: Photographs(Opens in new tab)
Date: ca. 1870
Accession number: 2000.5.2781
Makers: Morris and Company(Opens in new tab) (British, 1861–1940); Unknown, British(Opens in new tab) (British)
Designer: Edward Burne-Jones(Opens in new tab) (British, 1833–1898)
Dimensions: 2 1/4 x 1 3/8 in. (5.7 x 3.5 cm.)
Medium: photograph
Description: Cusped light. At center full length angel, with six wings, holds globe in both hands. Globe shows shows large plant on grassy ground. Second angel stands to right with globe showing separation of the waters. Head of third angel visible at left.
Credit: The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Department: European Art
Find out more: View in the Art Museum catalog(Opens in new tab)

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