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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Watercolor with Roman Ruins

$1,800
£1,365.80
€1,561.67
CA$2,514.11
A$2,795.35
CHF 1,459.58
MX$34,026.22
NOK 18,623.58
SEK 17,449.40
DKK 11,655.02
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18th century Italian capriccio depicting ruins based on the Roman Temple of Vesta being visited by a group of Grand Tour travelers. With an arched bridge and another columned structure in the background, cypress trees, and architectural fragments littering the foreground. Including a charming scene of a dog standing on hind legs. A fine watercolor in the style of Hubert Robert. In a neoclassical style gilt wood frame. Measures: 25 inches wide 21 high.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21 in (53.34 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1790
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Stamford, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU80309486231

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