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Copy after the painting The Daughter of Herodias before Herod by Masolino in Castiglione d'Olona

Edward Kaiser

1885

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Post-Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

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Copy after the painting The Daughter of Herodias before Herod by Masolino in Castiglione d'Olona is a 1885 watercolor by Edward Kaiser, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Edward Kaiser
When & what style?: 1885 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a scene of a group of people gathered around a table, with a man standing at the center. He is dressed in a long robe and has a white beard. The people around him are also dressed in robes, and they appear to be engaged in conversation. The background of the painting features a mountainous landscape with a blue sky. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the clothing and facial expressions of the figures. The use of color is muted, with earth tones dominating the palette. The overall effect is one of serenity and contemplation. The painting is reminiscent of the work of Edward Kaiser, who was known for his realistic and detailed depictions of everyday life.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolor copy depicts a group of seven well-dressed figures arranged around a table under a porch, with three women and two men standing before them and two seated figures in the background. The scene is framed by an arched left side and includes a distant landscape of mountains on the right. The drawing was produced in 1885 as an unpublished work for the Arundel Society and later acquired by the National Gallery of London in 1995.

Read the full account in the museum source.