The Capitol, Rome

1922

Robert Austin

Associated Names
Robert Austin

Artist, British, 1895 - 1973

The image shows a pencil sketch of a riverbank with a distant cityscape. The city on a hill features various buildings, including a tower. Detailed line work and shading highlight architectural features, suggesting a densely packed urban area. A figure stands by the river looking towards the city, adding depth to the scene. Another figure is sketched higher up, possibly on a balcony. Small boats are seen in the water near a bridge or pier. The pencil creates a monochromatic palette, emphasizing the scene's details. The sketch conveys a sense of calm observation and showcases the city in the background.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 23 x 33.7 cm (9 1/16 x 13 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.959


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lessing J. Rosenwald; gift 1943 to National Gallery of Art.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right below image in graphite: Rome / Austin- / 22;lower right corner in graphite: 7; lower left corner in graphi te: 6

Watermarks

Fleur-de-lis, circled

Wikidata ID

Q64628793

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