Lantern for 'The Light of the World'
William Holman Hunt 1827 - 1910
Summary
A base metal lantern with attached carry chain and openings in the main body to emit light from all around. Designed by the artist William Holman Hunt to be used as a compositional prop for the painting ' The Light of the World'. Most probably made by William Hacking around 1852.
Object Name
Lantern for 'The Light of the World'
Creators Name
Date Created
1852
Dimensions
Whole: 35cm
accession number
2001.132
Collection Group
Support
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Medium
On Display
[G7] Manchester Art Gallery - Gallery 7
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