Lantern designed for 'The Light of the World'

William Holman Hunt (1827 - 1910)

Manchester Art Gallery

circa 1851-1852

The lantern was designed by Hunt to serve as a model for the lantern held by Christ in Hunt's painting 'The Light of the World'. It is physical evidence of the meticulous working methods of the artist. Manchester owns the second version of the painting.

• Medium: patinated brass
• Dimensions: 35 x 19cm
• Art Fund Grant: £23000 ( Total: £52,100)
• ArtFunded in: 2001
• Vendor: Bonhams

Provenance

Thomas Combe, 1797-1872; his wife Martha Combe, 1806-1893; sold by J R Mallam and Son, Oxford, 1894 to John Crossley; then by descent to present owner.

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