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Grand Tour Watercolour of the Forum of Nerva
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Grand Tour Watercolour of the Forum of Nerva

19th century
For Sale by Cella
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Beautifully detailed 19th century Grand Tour watercolour of the Forum of Nerva in Rome by the italian artist Mariano de Franceschi (1849-1896). Superb painting of the remaining facade of the ruins with picturesque scene of locals. Signed 'M De Franceschi Roma'. Fine example presented in an attractive understated ebonised frame. Mariano de Franceschi studied at the Academia di San Luca in Rome, made his debut in Rome in 1876 at the annual exhibition 'Amatori e Cultori' with a still life, he exhibited his work on numerous occasions, including the national exhibition in Turin in 1884. He also exhibited in Rome, in 1888, Capri and Venice, among other cities. Italy, Rome, circa 1880.

Frame: H 80cm x W 65cm

Painting: H 60cm x W 46cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Cella has dated this Grand Tour Watercolour Painting to the 1880s.

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SA1180874
Dealers Internal Reference
CA1039
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Based in London, we are dealers in fine decorative antiques from the 18th and 19th centuries. We specialise in this era of enlightenment, neoclassicism and the Grand Tour, with its far reaching influence on style and taste in Britain, Continental Europe and beyond: elegance in the age of Napoleon. Our extensive stock covers all aspects of this period and decorative antiques influenced by the period. We constantly source new, beautiful items and upload to our site regularly. We are first and foremost antique collectors with over thirty years of experience; we only buy what we love and we hope you will too. Additional images can be supplied on request. More items are available on our website http://www.cellantiques.co.uk. We ship worldwide.

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Beautifully detailed 19th century Grand Tour watercolour of the Forum of Nerva in Rome by the italian artist Mariano de Franceschi (1849-1896). Superb painting of the remaining facade of the ruins with picturesque scene of locals. Signed 'M De Franceschi Roma'. Fine example presented in an attractive understated ebonised frame. Mariano de Franceschi studied at the Academia di San Luca in Rome, made his debut in Rome in 1876 at the annual exhibition 'Amatori e Cultori' with a still life, he exhibited his work on numerous occasions, including the national exhibition in Turin in 1884. He also exhibited in Rome, in 1888, Capri and Venice, among other cities. Italy, Rome, circa 1880.

Frame: H 80cm x W 65cm

Painting: H 60cm x W 46cm

Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Cella has dated this Grand Tour Watercolour Painting to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1180874
Dealers Internal Ref
CA1039
Cella
Cella
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2019

Specialists in the grand tour and french decorative objects, clocks and furniture, circa 1780-1880.

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A framed 19th-century watercolour painting depicting the classical stone columns and ruins of the Forum of Nerva in Rome with oxen and figures in the foreground.
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Archive I A framed 19th-century watercolour painting depicting the classical stone columns and ruins of the Forum of Nerva in Rome with oxen and figures in the foreground.

Grand Tour Watercolour of the Forum of Nerva

Archive II A framed 19th-century watercolour painting depicting the classical stone columns and ruins of the Forum of Nerva in Rome with oxen and figures in the foreground. View II
Archive III A framed 19th-century watercolour painting depicting the classical stone columns and ruins of the Forum of Nerva in Rome with oxen and figures in the foreground. View III
Archive IV A framed 19th-century watercolour painting depicting the classical stone columns and ruins of the Forum of Nerva in Rome with oxen and figures in the foreground. View IV
Archive V A framed 19th-century watercolour painting depicting the classical stone columns and ruins of the Forum of Nerva in Rome with oxen and figures in the foreground. View V
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A framed 19th-century watercolour painting depicting the classical stone columns and ruins of the Forum of Nerva in Rome with oxen and figures in the foreground.
Grand Tour watercolour of the Forum of Nerva
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A framed 19th-century watercolour painting depicting the classical stone columns and ruins of the Forum of Nerva in Rome with oxen and figures in the foreground.
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  • ObjectFramed Artwork
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGrand Tour
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour, Wood, Glass
  • ColourBeige and Terracotta
  • MotifsCorinthian columns, classical entablature, Roman ruins, ox cart
  • SizeH 60 cm (24 in) x W 46 cm (18 in)

This framed 19th-century Grand Tour watercolour depicts the Roman ruins of the Forum of Nerva by the artist Mariano de Franceschi. The artwork employs a palette of beige and terracotta tones on paper under glass, capturing classical Corinthian columns, a detailed entablature, an ox cart, and local figures in the foreground. The composition is signed in the lower right corner and sits within a dark wooden frame finished with subtle interior mouldings and mitred corners. The complete piece measures 80 cm high by 65 cm wide, with the visible painting measuring 60 cm high by 46 cm wide. Positioned within a gentleman's library, the artwork hangs suitably above a sideboard or console table. The composition introduces classical architectural motifs to an interior wall scheme while retaining the historical character associated with late 19th-century Italian travel art. The dark timber moulding of the surround grounds the pale watercolours, providing a clear boundary against domestic wall surfaces. Regular placement maintains standard gallery heights, allowing the detailed foreground figures and crumbling stonework to remain at comfortable viewing levels in a domestic setting.

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Grand Tour watercolours were topographical paintings executed during the 18th and 19th centuries by artists or travellers documenting classical monuments, ruins, and landscapes across Europe, particularly in Italy.

Artists utilised ground pigments mixed with water-soluble binders such as gum arabic, applied onto handmade cotton or linen rag paper, which was subsequently mounted onto card and framed under protective glass.

Authentic examples display period-correct paper ageing, precise architectural draftsmanship, period framing methods, and signatures or inscriptions referencing specific Italian sites.

These works function well when displayed above a sideboard, arranged in a gallery wall alongside classical line engravings, or hung as a focal point within a traditional study or library.

Keep works on paper out of direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading, house them behind UV-filtering glass with acid-free mount boards, and maintain stable ambient humidity to avoid foxing.
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