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Victor Jean Nicolle

Roman Temples and Ruins, ca. 1779–1811

Description

Maker

Title

Roman Temples and Ruins

Year

ca. 1779–1811

Medium

Pen and ink and watercolor on blue laid paper

Materials/Techniques

Materials

Supports

Dimensions

7.1 x 10.2 cm (2 13/16 x 4 1/16 inches)

Type

Credit

Museum Works of Art Fund

Object Number

58.141B

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Pilgrims of Beauty

February 3 - July 8, 2012

The variety of Grand Tour souvenir objects, which were often decorated with views of Italy’s ancient ruins and distinctive buildings, increased in the 19th century. Tourists could purchase small architectural drawings, like these by Victor Jean Nicolle, for insertion in albums.

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