The Wake

Artist Annie Colthurst (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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