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Copy after the painting The Betrayal of Christ attributed Jacobo Torrit in the Upper Church, San Francesco, Assisi

Copy after the painting The Betrayal of Christ  attributed Jacobo Torrit in the Upper Church, San  Francesco, Assisi, by Edward Kaiser, watercolor, 1875
Copy after the painting The Betrayal of Christ  attributed Jacobo Torrit in the Upper Church, San  Francesco, Assisi, by Edward Kaiser, watercolor, 1875

Copy after the painting The Betrayal of Christ attributed Jacobo Torrit in the Upper Church, San Francesco, Assisi is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Edward Kaiser. It dates from 1875 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This watercolour painting is a copy of a fresco attributed to Jacobo Torriti, created by Eduard Kaiser in 1875.

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Overview

This watercolour painting is a copy of a fresco attributed to Jacobo Torriti, created by Eduard Kaiser in 1875. It is held in the Victoria and Albert Museum, having been exhibited there from 1996 to 1997.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the scene of Christ's betrayal, with a group of men surrounding him. Christ wears a red robe and is being led away by a figure in yellow. The muted green background features trees and buildings, creating a contemplative atmosphere.

Technique & Style

The work is executed in a realistic style, with detailed textures and lifelike figures. Subtle expressions and gestures convey a sense of quiet introspection, as if the viewer is witnessing a private moment.

History & Provenance

Commissioned by the Arundel Society, the painting is inscribed with the artist's name in ink. It was later exhibited at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

Copy after the painting Christ carrying the cross  attributed to Jacobo Torriti in the Upper Church, San  Francesco, Assisi
Copy after the painting Christ carrying the cross attributed to Jacobo Torriti in the Upper Church, San Francesco, Assisi, Edward Kaiser

Artist & collection

Artist

Edward Kaiser

Edward Kaiser (1820–1895) was an artist.

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Who painted Copy after the painting The Betrayal of Christ attributed Jacobo Torrit in the Upper Church, San Francesco, Assisi?

Copy after the painting The Betrayal of Christ attributed Jacobo Torrit in the Upper Church, San Francesco, Assisi was painted by Edward Kaiser in 1875.

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Copy after the painting The Betrayal of Christ attributed Jacobo Torrit in the Upper Church, San Francesco, Assisi is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

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Copy after the painting The Betrayal of Christ attributed Jacobo Torrit in the Upper Church, San Francesco, Assisi is associated with Impressionism.

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