Study For *the Death Of Vitellius* French School, Late 19th Century
Artist: ?
A beautiful sketch of a historical painting depicting the final moments of Vitellius, the Roman emperor deposed in 69 A.D.
Almost naked and supported by two men at the water’s edge, the central figure symbolically embodies the fall from power and the fragility of earthly glory. The water, the staircase, and the nudity emphasize the idea of transition, stripping away, and an inexorable fate.
The loose brushwork, the architecture merely hinted at, and the powerful interplay of reds and earth tones lend this initial painted conception a remarkable dramatic intensity.
1 200 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Good condition
Material: Oil painting
Width: 46,5/32
Height: 54,5/41
Reference (ID): 1815444
Availability: In stock
Print
