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Saint Iltud, by Pierre Roche, 1888

Saint Iltud

Pierre Roche

1888

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

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Overview

Saint Iltud is a 1888 by Pierre Roche, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Pierre Roche
When & what style?
1888 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image is a print of a painting, titled "Saint Iltud" by Pierre Roche. The print is in sepia tones, with a dark background and a lighter figure in the center. The figure is wearing a long robe and holding a staff in his right hand. The figure's face is serious, with a slight furrowed brow. The background is dark, with some lighter shading to suggest depth. The overall effect is one of solemnity and contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's style, you might want to look up Impressionism.

About the artist

Portrait of Pierre Roche
Artist

Pierre Roche

Pierre Roche (Paris, 2 August 1855 – Paris, 18 January 1922), pseudonym of Pierre Henry Ferdinand Massignon, was a French sculptor, painter, ceramist and medallist.

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