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Copy after the painting St Francis Drawing water from the rock 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 Francis of Assisi

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Copy after the painting St Francis Drawing water from the rock 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 watercolor shows a rocky hillside with four people. One man in a brown robe stands on a ledge, arms raised toward the sky. Another man in similar robes leans on a staff, watching. A third person in a hooded cloak kneels on the ground, reaching out. Nearby, a fourth figure in a hat lies on the rocks, looking up. The scene is framed by a decorative border with patterns and a blue sky above. The kneeling figure seems to be drawing water from the rock, which is unusual. The artist copied an older painting of this moment, but made it in watercolor. Look up francis of assisi to see why this scene matters.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour copy of the fresco *St Francis Drawing Water from the Rock* by the Master of the St Francis Cycle in the Upper Church, San Francesco, Assisi, was made by Eduard Kaiser in 1874 and inscribed with his name in ink. The work was produced as a study for the Arundel Society but was never published.

Read the full account in the museum source.