Copy after the painting Death of St Francis by the Master of the St Francis cycle in the Upper Church, San Francesco, Assisi
1874
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1874
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Copy after the painting Death of St Francis by the Master of the St Francis cycle in the Upper Church, San Francesco, Assisi is a 1874 watercolor by Edward Kaiser, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a scene from the life of Saint Francis, with a group of people gathered around his body. The figures are dressed in robes and tunics, and some hold staffs or other objects. The scene is set against a backdrop of a building with a dome. In the foreground, a figure kneels beside Saint Francis, while others look on. The colors used are muted, with shades of brown, beige, and blue dominating the palette. The overall effect is one of solemnity and reverence. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the movement of Impressionism.
