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    The Colosseum, Rome with Figures in the Foreground

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    The Colosseum, Rome with Figures in the Foreground
    The Colosseum, Rome with Figures in the Foreground
    The Colosseum, Rome with Figures in the Foreground
    Karen Taylor Fine Art
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    Artist
    Richard Wilson (1713/14-1782)
    Title
    The Colosseum, Rome with Figures in the Foreground
    Date
    1752-56
    Medium
    Black and white chalks and stump on laid paper
    Dimensions
    Metric: 262 x 400 mm
    Imperial: 10 5/16 x 15 3/4 in.
    Collection
    No collection
    Wilson Online Reference
    D277A
    Description
    A view of the Colosseum, the left side in shadow, is framed by a large tree in the left foreground and a distant view of the Forum and Rome to the right. Two men in antique costume are walking in discussion towards the viewer in the centre foreground and three other less distinct figures appear to the right, by a section of fallen fluted columnn, a fragment of antique frieze and small ancient arches.
    Provenance
    With Karen Taylor Fine Art, London, 2021
    Signature/inscription
    Signed lower left on diagonal creeper: R [?] W
    Labels
    Modern label on backboard upper right, blue ink encircled: 94
    Subject
    The Colosseum (72-80 AD) is seen from the north-east, with the Arch of Constantine (312-15 AD) in the middle distance to its right and beyond, further to the right, the Palatine Hill. The direction of the light indicates that the time is evening.
    Related Drawings
    D205 A View of the Colosseum, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
    Critical commentary
    A worked up version of D277.
    Condition/Conservation
    Laid down on modern faun card. In sealed modern gilt frame and mount. Verso unseen. Dimensions framed: 508 x 634 mm (20 x 24 15/16 in.). Repaired small hole upper right. Faint brown spotting scattered across upper section.

    Work of Art

    Drawings

    • A View of the Colosseum, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

    Versions

    • Richard Wilson (1713/14-1782) Distant View of the Colosseum and Arch of Constantine, Rome, National Galleries of Scotland
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