Artwork
Copy after the painting Adoration of the Magi by Taddeo Gaddi in Lower Church, San Francesco, Assisi
Copy after the painting Adoration of the Magi by Taddeo Gaddi in Lower Church, San Francesco, Assisi is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Edward Kaiser. It dates from 1874 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A watercolour copy of Taddeo Gaddi's *Adoration of the Magi*, originally located in the Lower Church of San Francesco, Assisi, was executed by Eduard Kaiser in 1874. The piece bears Kaiser's ink inscription.
Subject & Meaning
The artwork depicts a scene of devotion, with a group surrounding a woman holding a baby, accompanied by robed figures, some with halos, animals (an ox and a donkey), a kneeling figure in red, and a nearby winged being. The composition reflects a traditional Christian narrative commonly represented in ecclesiastical art.
Technique & Style
Created using watercolour, the copy is characterized by soft colours and remarkably clear details, achieving a level of precision despite the medium's challenges.
History & Provenance
Commissioned by the Arundel Society in 1874, the watercolour copy by Eduard Kaiser remained unpublished. Its current location is not specified in available information.
Context
The original work by Taddeo Gaddi, which this copy emulates, is situated in the Lower Church of San Francesco, Assisi, highlighting the piece's roots in religious and artistic traditions of the location.
Artist & collection
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