Artwork
Copy after the painting Isaac blessing Jacob attributed to the Isaac Master in the Upper Church, San Francesco, Assisi.
Copy after the painting Isaac blessing Jacob attributed to the Isaac Master in the Upper Church, San Francesco, Assisi. is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Edward Kaiser. It dates from 1876 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This watercolour painting is a copy of a scene from the Upper Church of San Francesco, Assisi, created by Edward Kaiser in 1876 for the Arundel Society.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts three figures in a golden-red sky, likely a representation of a biblical scene, with the figure on the right wearing a yellow robe and halo, and the central figure wearing a green headscarf.
Technique & Style
Kaiser employed softer, lighter colours than the original, blending the figures and clouds into the background, creating a distinctively subtle effect.
History & Provenance
The work remains unpublished and was created for the Arundel Society, indicating its connection to a specific cultural or artistic initiative of the time.
Artist & collection
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