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The Death of Saint Monica (La mort de sainte Monique)
Diogene Ulyssee Napoleon Maillart
1874 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A poignant and atmospheric religious scene capturing the final moments of Saint Monica.
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with warm, lived-in color — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Aged gold
About the piece
This 1874 oil sketch by Diogène Maillart serves as a preparatory study for the Church of Saint-Augustin in Paris. It depicts the touching scene of Saint Augustine attending his mother, Saint Monica, in her final hours, surrounded by mourners and watched over by ethereal divine figures.
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