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Copy after the painting St Francis appearing to the brethren in a chariot of fire by the Master of the St Francis cycle in the Upper Church, San Francesco, Assisi

Edward Kaiser

1874

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Post-Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Religious Francis of Assisi

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Copy after the painting St Francis appearing to the brethren in a chariot of fire 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, depicting Francis of Assisi, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Edward Kaiser
When & what style?: 1874 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a group of robed figures gathered around a building with arched doorways. One man in a brown robe stands with his arms outstretched, while another floats above on a fiery chariot pulled by a horse. The background has a blue sky and a simple yellow building with a pitched roof. The figures look serious, with some kneeling or looking up. The floating man is likely meant to represent a religious figure, possibly St. Francis of Assisi, based on the robes and the chariot of fire. The artist copied an older painting, but added their own style to it. Want to learn more? Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour copy inscribed "EDUARD KAISER cop." was made by Edward Kaiser in 1874 after the original fresco *St Francis appearing to the brethren in a chariot of fire* by the Master of the St Francis cycle in the Upper Church, San Francesco, Assisi. The work was produced for the Arundel Society but remained unpublished.

Read the full account in the museum source.