The Temple of Vespasian (Forum), Rome: 3617

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

Maker(s)

Clérisseau, Charles Louis (Draughtsman)

Measurements and weight

Height: 372 mm
Width: 300 mm

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Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

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
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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 Temple of Vespasian (Forum), Rome"
            Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/6171 Accessed: 2022-07-07 18:44:39

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            University of Cambridge}}

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