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Copy after the painting Joseph and his brothers at the Well attributed to the Isaac Master 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 Interior

Dominant colour

Copy after the painting Joseph and his brothers at the Well attributed to the Isaac Master 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 dimly lit room with a group of people gathered around a well. The figures are dressed in flowing robes of muted colors like yellow, brown, and green. One person stands near the well, while others lean in or watch from the sides. The walls and ceiling look worn, with patches of faded paint and exposed plaster. The scene feels busy but quiet, like a moment frozen in time. The artist used soft, blended colors to create a dreamy, slightly faded look. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like it.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour copy of the painting *Joseph and his brothers at the Well*, attributed to the Isaac Master 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inscribed with the artist's name and the year, and was created as part of a series for the Arundel Society but remained unpublished.

Read the full account in the museum source.