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Copy after the painting Abraham Sacrificing Isaac attributed to Jacobo Torriti in the Upper Church, San Francesco, Assisi.

Edward Kaiser

1876

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Post-Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

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Copy after the painting Abraham Sacrificing Isaac attributed to Jacobo Torriti in the Upper Church, San Francesco, Assisi. is a 1876 watercolor by Edward Kaiser, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Edward Kaiser
When & what style?: 1876 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a robed figure with a halo standing on a rocky cliff. He’s holding a staff in one hand and pointing upward with the other, as if guiding something. Below him, a smaller figure lies on the ground, bound but calm, while a ram stands nearby. The background has a small village and swirling clouds, with warm golds, soft greens, and muted blues. The artist used loose brushstrokes and blended colors to create a dreamy, light-filled scene. The figure’s golden robe stands out against the softer landscape, drawing your eye to his gesture. Look up Edward Kaiser to see how he mixed religious stories with modern painting styles.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour copy of the painting *Abraham Sacrificing Isaac*, attributed to Jacopo Torriti in the Upper Church of San Francesco, Assisi, was made by Eduard Kaiser in 1876. The work is inscribed with the artist's name and the year in ink. It was created as part of a series of reproductions commissioned by the Arundel Society but was never published.

Read the full account in the museum source.