The Saint
Original work: mixed media. Giclees available only.
This photo of Father Damien was taken within two weeks of his death. The photo was taken by William Brigham. Father Damien's right arm is in a sling made by Mother Marianne from a red silk scarf.
Here, Damien is in the advanced stages of leprosy; a state that he had seen in the residents of the Kalaupapa peninsula every day for 16 years.
On. April 15, 1889 Father Damien died of leprosy at age 49, Kalawao. It was Holy Week.
This series commemorates the life work of Fr. Damien.
This series commemorates the life work of Fr. Damien.
This photo of Father Damien was taken within two weeks of his death. The photo was taken by William Brigham. Father Damien's right arm is in a sling made by Mother Marianne from a red silk scarf.
Here, Damien is in the advanced stages of leprosy; a state that he had seen in the residents of the Kalaupapa peninsula every day for 16 years.
On. April 15, 1889 Father Damien died of leprosy at age 49, Kalawao. It was Holy Week.
This series commemorates the life work of Fr. Damien.
This series commemorates the life work of Fr. Damien.