Christ Enthroned
1914
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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Robert Anning Bell
Robert Anning Bell (1863–1933) was an artist, born in London.
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watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Christ Enthroned is a 1914 watercolor by Robert Anning Bell, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a group of five figures arranged in a half-circle. At the center sits a robed figure with a red-and-white circle on the chest, holding up one hand. To the left stands a man in brown robes, and next to him is a woman in a blue robe and head covering. On the right, an older man in dark robes holds a staff, and a kneeling woman in armor-like clothing wears a crown. The background is plain, with gold and blue outlines around the figures. The kneeling woman is labeled "S. EDWARD," which might hint at a historical or saintly figure. The artist used soft colors and clear outlines, giving the scene a calm, flat look. Look up Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
Christ Enthroned depicts Jesus seated centrally, flanked on his right by the Virgin Mary and Saint Peter, and on his left by Saint Joseph and Saint Edward. The work was designed as a mosaic for the main entrance of Westminster Cathedral. The mosaic was executed by Messrs. Powell between 1915 and 1916.
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Robert Anning Bell (1863–1933) was an artist, born in London.
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