The Arch of Titus and the Temple of Venus and Rome near the Roman Forum

Ippolito Caffi

Associated Names
Ippolito Caffi

Artist, Italian, 1809 - 1866

The image displays ancient Roman architecture in a historical site. The viewpoint is elevated, showing a wide view of ruins and structures. The horizon is in the upper third, with distant buildings and a sky. The brushwork is detailed, showing the texture of the buildings. The color palette includes browns, yellows, greens, and pale blue. Close by are exposed ruins with arches, while further back are grand structures with columns and walls. Many small figures are visible throughout the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and gouache over graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Joseph F. McCrindle Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 21.2 x 29 cm (8 3/8 x 11 7/16 in.)
    mount: 31.1 x 36.7 cm (12 1/4 x 14 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2009.70.67

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Joseph F. McCrindle [1923-2008], New York; Joseph F. McCrindle Foundation, 2008; gift to NGA, 2009.

Associated Names

Bibliography

2012

  • Grasselli, Margaret M., and Arthur K. Wheelock, Jr., eds. The McCrindle Gift: A Distinguished Collection of Drawings and Watercolors. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art. Washington, 2012: 116 (under no. 47), 179 (color).

Inscriptions

by later hand on mount, lower center in graphite: 14 x 17 6

Wikidata ID

Q64574848

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