St. Francis and the Birds

The image is a stylized depiction of St. Francis, portrayed in a blue robe, as he gently interacts with a group of colorful birds, surrounded by abstract yellow and black shapes. The artwork features bold outlines and vibrant contrasts, emphasizing an impressionistic approach to the saint's compassionate connection with nature.

The image is a stylized depiction of St. Francis, portrayed in a blue robe, as he gently interacts with a group of colorful birds, surrounded by abstract yellow and black shapes. The artwork features bold outlines and vibrant contrasts, emphasizing an impressionistic approach to the saint's compassionate connection with nature.

Name/Title

St. Francis and the Birds

Entry/Object ID

2018.16.5

Type of Print

Stencil Print

Artwork Details

Medium

hand colored kappazuri stencil print on washi handmade paper

Category

Vault, New Testament, Animals, Japanese, Historical People, Design/Pattern/Shape
Biblical, Ethnic, People

Made/Created

Artist

Sadao Watanabe

Date made

1985

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

9-1/4 in

Width

7-1/4 in

Dimension Description

frame size

Height

20 in

Width

18 in

Exhibition

Watanabe - Center Art Gallery: December 4, 2024 - February 1, 2025