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Panorama of Rome, from the Palatine Hill to the Colosseum taken from the Public Gardens: 2907

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Titles

Panorama of Rome, from the Palatine Hill to the Colosseum taken from the Public Gardens

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Capo, Francesco

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Measurements and weight

Height: 226 mm
Width: 541 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1816) by Fitzwilliam, Richard, 7th Viscount

Dating

1790s
Production date: AD 1794

School or Style

Italian

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Graphite and watercolour on paper, laid down

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Capo fecit. Roma
  • Location: Lower right
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1794
  • Location: Lower right
  • Type: Date

Identification numbers

Accession number: 2907
Primary reference Number: 7222

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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