Manchester Art Gallery

Miserere: Jesus Honni

Georges Rouault, 1871 - 1958


Miserere: Jesus Honni

Georges Rouault 1871 - 1958

Summary

The figure of Christ - identified by the crown of thorns on his head - with his head in profile, pointing to the right. His head is drooped or bowed in prayer. The work in melancholy, which is emphasised by the black boarder and the dark wash in the background.


Object Name

Miserere: Jesus Honni

Creators Name

Georges Rouault

Date Created

1948

Dimensions

plate mark: 54.6cm x 38.9cm
support: 64.9cm x 50.5cm

accession number

1995.46

Collection Group

fine art
on paper, print
foreign

Place of creation

France

Support

paper

Medium

ink (black)


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