Corot's view towards the Coliseum
View from the Farnese gardens towards the Coliseum (or Colosseum), Rome. The title refers to Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (1796-1875) who also painted views of Rome from this location, including The Coliseum Seen from the Farnese Gardens, 1826 (Louvre, Paris, RF154)
History note: Galerie Paul Prouté, from whom purchased 10 November 2017
Bequeathed by John Vaughan Hart, 2020
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2020) by Hart, John Vaughan
Production date: AD 2007
Support
composed of
paper
( Described by Prouté as 'strong')
Subject
Height 198 mm
Height 328 mm
Sheet
Height 210 mm
Width 340 mm
Painting : Distemper and oil on paper, kraft paper border
Accession number: PD.1-2020
Primary reference Number: 241880
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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