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The Temple of Vespasian (Forum), Rome: 3617

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Temple of Vespasian (Forum), Rome
Slight architectural details

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Clérisseau, Charles Louis

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 372 mm
Width: 300 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1821) by Whittaker, J. W.

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Bodycolour
Blue chalk
Black chalk
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( on engraved map backed with paper)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Recto: watercolour and bodycolour, pen and ink, on engraved map backed with paper verso: blue chalk
Pen and ink

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: No. 37
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: Tempio Vespiano e Tito e Saturno (Foro Romano)
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3617
Primary reference Number: 6171

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "The Temple of Vespasian (Forum), Rome" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/6171 Accessed: 2024-04-25 07:23:22

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