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The Wake
The Wake

The Wake

Artist (1855 - 1930)
MediumOil on canvas
Dimensions99 x 124.5 cm
ClassificationsPaintings
Credit LineCollection & image © Hugh Lane Gallery. Donated by Annie Colthurst (the Artist).
Object number223
DescriptionThe scene depicts a dark interior. On the right of this painting are some women seated, while two more are kneeling in centre saying the rosary, beads in hand. Another figure stands on the left, possible a priest. In the background, the lower half of a body can be seen laid out on a canopied bed. A single candle lights the entire scene.
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