The Forum, Rome

David Roberts, 1796 - 1864



The Forum, Rome

David Roberts 1796 - 1864

Summary

Scene with classical ruins. Columned building to the left with tumbled architectural debris at the foot. Figures stood amongst the rubble. At the centre midground are six columns supporting a broken pediment with an inscription. Three columns standing to the right with figures beside the base.


Object Name

The Forum, Rome

Creators Name

David Roberts

Date Created

1835

Dimensions

support: 30.4cm x 40cm

accession number

1920.621

Place of creation

Europe

Support

paper

Medium

watercolour
gouache
gum arabic

Credit

Dr David Lloyd Roberts bequest, 1920

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