Rome, Vue Prise au Forum (Rome, View of the Forum)

1858-1859

Gustave de Beaucorps

Associated Names
Gustave de Beaucorps

Artist, French, 1825 - 1906

The image depicts a view of ancient ruins. In the foreground are towering classical columns, with a row of them on the left side. The scene shows a path lined with historic structures and ruins extending into the background. The composition is from a slightly elevated angle. The horizon is high in the frame, overlooking the ruins and cityscape. The color palette is a monochromatic sepia tone. In the distance, faint outlines of hills or mountains can be seen.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(sale, Ader, Paris, 2012); (Charles Isaacs Photographs Inc., New York); NGA purchase, 2018.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by artist, lower left in black ink: Rome.; lower right in black ink: Vue prise au Forum.

Wikidata ID

Q64154684

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