Date : 1750
Dimensions : 136 cm x 99 cm
Material : Oil on canvas
Acquisition : Presented by Lady Simpkinson (1853)
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French Painting
Painting (Scène extérieure)
Area related
Rome (Italy)
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The river is taken from the west bank of the River Tiber in Rome. The bridge and castle of Sant'Angelo are in the background. The sporting event has not been identified. The couple in the foreground on the right are said to be the artist and his wife.
Commissioned by the Marquis de Villette in 1749, and one of several pictures by Vernet which he owned. Signed and dated: Joseph Vernet. f./Romae. 1750.
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