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Copy after the painting The Crucifixion attributed to unknown master sometimes thought to be Duccio in the Upper Church, San Francescro, Assisi

Edward Kaiser

1876

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Religious

Dominant colour

Copy after the painting The Crucifixion attributed to unknown master sometimes thought to be Duccio in the Upper Church, San Francescro, 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 scene of a crucifixion with a body on a cross, angels floating above, and figures below wearing robes in red, gold, and green. The sky is a soft blue with clouds, and the ground looks rocky and uneven. Some faces have golden halos, while others are blurred or faded. The artist copied an older painting, adding their own style with loose brushstrokes and a dreamy look. The colors are warm but slightly worn, giving it a gentle, aged feel. If you like this, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like it.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour copy dated 1876 by Edward Kaiser reproduces the Crucifixion attributed to an unknown master, possibly Duccio, located in the Upper Church of San Francesco, Assisi. Executed for the Arundel Society, the work remains unpublished.

Read the full account in the museum source.