"Christ Carrying The Cross 6" X 12" pen and ink on paper
A page out of one of the artists numerous sketch pads. Basset found
enjoyment in the creation of imaginative themes which would later be the
foundation for his many studio pieces. The artist continued to paint various
subject matter in order to create streams of revenue, but his heart always
yearned to create more grandiose compositions in the studio, that which painting
landsacpes and portraits "ala prima" could not afford him. Click on image to see
the full page.
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