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The Death of Saint Francis (La mort de St. Francois)

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names

Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image displays five figures in robes, possibly depicting monks or religious individuals. One man lies on the ground, partially propped up, while four others stand around him. The reclining man has a bearded face and open eyes, looking upwards. His robe has long sleeves, and he extends one hand. The others closely observe him, with one man holding a book and leaning in. The background shows trees and a landscape extending to the horizon. A skeletal object is seen on the ground near the reclining man.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching and drypoint
Credit Line

Gift of George Matthew Adams in memory of his mother, Lydia Havens Adams
Accession Number

1952.10.20
Catalogue Raisonné

Bliss 1923, no. 56

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1923

A Catalogue of the Etchings, Drypoints and Lithographs by Professor Alphonse Legros (1837-1911) In the Collection of Frank E. Bliss. Preface by Campbell Dodgson. London: Privately printed, 1923.

Wikidata ID

Q65214310

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