DISCOVERART

Isidore Pils

Cleric (lower register; study for wall paintings in the Chapel of Saint Remi, Sainte-Clotilde, Paris, 1858)

19th century
Red and white chalk, traces of black chalk, on beige paper
47.3 × 29.8 cm (18.6 × 11.7 in)

SEE IT IN PERSON

Not currently on view

In the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York · as of July 2026

View at metmuseum.org ↗Plan a visit ↗

Discussion

Be the first to share your thoughts.

Sign in to join the discussion.

Community guidelines

More by Isidore Pils

Study of a Reclining NudeStudy of a Reclining NudeMinerva Combating Brute ForceMinerva Combating Brute ForceRuins of the Tuileries PalaceRuins of the Tuileries PalaceSketch for "Reception of Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie by the Kabyle Leaders at Algiers on September 18, 1860"Sketch for "Reception of Emperor Napoleon III and Empress EuHead of an ArabHead of an ArabYoung Man Leaning Forward with Outstretched Arms (Study for Soldiers Distributing Bread to the Poor)Young Man Leaning Forward with Outstretched Arms (Study for Portrait of a WomanPortrait of a WomanGirl on a DonkeyGirl on a Donkey

More like this

Kneeling Draped FigureAlexandre Laemlein — Kneeling Draped FigureYoung Cleric in a Cope Holding a BookPlacido Costanzi — Young Cleric in a Cope Holding a BookStanding Woman Looking to Left BackgroundFrancesco Vanni — Standing Woman Looking to Left BackgroundStudy of a Kneeling Man; verso: Cropped Study of a Standing Man in a CloakLudwig Ferdinand Schnorr von Carolsfeld — Study of a KneelinStanding Male Figure with Left Arm ExtendedCharles Joseph Natoire — Standing Male Figure with Left Arm Four Studies of the Head of a Young Italian WomanEdgar Degas (French, 1834–1917) — Four Studies of the Head oSaint Jerome (recto); Soldier with a Spear (verso)Vittore Carpaccio — Saint Jerome (recto); Soldier with a SpeKneeling Draped Male Figure, Facing LeftHenri Lehmann — Kneeling Draped Male Figure, Facing LeftBack View of a Male Figure Wearing a CloakHenri Lehmann — Back View of a Male Figure Wearing a CloakSeated Man in TunicCharles Samuel Keene — Seated Man in Tunic