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Copy after the painting Christ carrying the cross 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 Religious

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Copy after the painting Christ carrying the cross 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 busy scene with people in bright, patchy colors. A woman in a red dress stands out in the middle, while others around her wear gold, blue, and green robes. Some figures have halos, and the background looks like a rocky landscape with faint buildings and clouds. The artist used loose brushstrokes and mixed watercolors for a rough, sketchy look. This style was common in the late 1800s when artists focused on quick, expressive details. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour copy by Eduard Kaiser from 1876 reproduces the painting *Christ Carrying the Cross*, attributed to Jacopo Torriti in the Upper Church of San Francesco, Assisi. The work was created for the Arundel Society but remained unpublished.

Read the full account in the museum source.