Théâtre Romain à Arles (Roman Theater in Arles)

c. 1855

Édouard-Denis Baldus

Associated Names
Édouard-Denis Baldus

Artist, French, 1813 - 1889

The image shows a view of Roman ruins from a slightly elevated perspective. Stone remnants and ancient architecture populate the scene. The horizon is just below the midpoint, with a line of rustic buildings and a spired church tower in silhouette against the sky. Close by are scattered stone blocks and two columns, leading towards a semicircular stone structure. Steps on the right suggest an amphitheater. The image has a sepia tonality, highlighting the stone's texture and historical nature. The landscape appears sun-drenched and tranquil, emphasizing the weathered ruins against the village structures.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Robert Hershkowitz Ltd., Sussex, England); (Charles Isaacs Photographs Inc., New York), 1992; NGA purchase, 2018.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

signed by artist, lower right in black ink: E. Baldus; lower left in negative: Théâtre Romain à Arles. No.128

Wikidata ID

Q64147078

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