A naïve historical view of Rome painted by Gaspare Vanvitelli, featuring the River Tiber plied by many boats. The dominant colour of the painting is light blue, representing a lightly clouded sky and the water of the Tiber. St Peter's and Castel Sant'Angelo are far off on the horizon but clearly distinguishable. The detail of the plants along the bank reflected in the water of the Tiber is especially fine. On the left, Roman travellers are prominently engaged in trade. Note the change of tone in the sky, seen clear at midday in shades of light blue, framed by white clouds.
This painting, too, is part of the prolific output that Vanvitelli created during his stays in Rome.
The painting is part of the collection of Palazzo Pitti, Florence.
Unique quality material
Print on handmade Amalfi paper Sheet size: 29 x 42 cm (11.4 x 16.5 in) With frame: 31 x 44 cm (12.2 x 17.3 in) Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
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