Tomb near Rome

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Tomb near Rome
Tomb near Rome
Tomb near Rome
The Trustees of the British Museum
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Artist
Richard Wilson (1713/14-1782)
Title
Tomb near Rome
Date
c.1752-54 (undated)
Medium
Black chalk and stump on blue-green paper (unfinished)
Dimensions
Metric: 181 x 244 mm.
Imperial: 7 1/8 x 9 5/8 in.
Accession Number
1881,0212.61
Wilson Online Reference
D100
Description
A vast circular tomb is seen on the left, with a stone pine and shadowy foliage to the right and buildings and a bridge over the Tiber beyond suggested in outline
Provenance
Donated by John Deffett Francis, 1881
Signature/inscription
Unsigned; no inscription
Verso inscriptions
Verso invisible
Critical commentary
Unfinished outline sketch, possibly drawn en plein air
Bibliography
Binyon 18(b)
More Information
In same mount as D99 On the Outskirts of Rome, The British Museum
Condition/Conservation
Stained in places