Italian School, Late 18th Century, Capriccio With Ruins, Aqueduct And Temple
Artist: école Italienne, Fin Du Xviiie Siècle
ITALIAN SCHOOL, late 18th century
CAPRICCIO WITH RUINS, AQUEDUCT AND TEMPLE
Italian school, ca. 1780–1800
Pen and brown ink with brown wash on paper, laid down on cardboard
17 × 27 cm / 6.7 × 10.6 in
framed: 36 × 46.5 cm / 14.2 × 18.3 in
This architectural capriccio combines elements of Roman antiquity and later ruins, including an aqueduct, temple structures and sculptural fragments. Such compositions were highly popular among Grand Tour artists of the late 18th century, reflecting both antiquarian interests and the poetic imagination of the period.
Provenance: Private collection
CAPRICCIO WITH RUINS, AQUEDUCT AND TEMPLE
Italian school, ca. 1780–1800
Pen and brown ink with brown wash on paper, laid down on cardboard
17 × 27 cm / 6.7 × 10.6 in
framed: 36 × 46.5 cm / 14.2 × 18.3 in
This architectural capriccio combines elements of Roman antiquity and later ruins, including an aqueduct, temple structures and sculptural fragments. Such compositions were highly popular among Grand Tour artists of the late 18th century, reflecting both antiquarian interests and the poetic imagination of the period.
Provenance: Private collection
850 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 16th, Directory
Condition: Good condition
Material: Paper
Length: 27 cm
Height: 17 cm
Reference (ID): 1627099
Availability: In stock
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