Library Collection. Prints
The Roman Forum, from the tower of the Capitol
Hakewill, James, 1778-1843 (draftsman)Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775-1851 (draftsman)Cooke, George, 1781-1834 (engraver)
London
John Murray
1820
1 print : engraving ; image 24 x 29.7 cm, on sheet 24.3 x 30.8 cm.
Bird's-eye-view overlooking the ruins of the Roman Forum, looking out towards the Colosseum.
Signature, lower left: Drawn by J.M.W. Turner R.A. from a finish'd sketch by James Hakewill; lower right: Engrav'd by George Cooke. The plate forms part of Hakewill's A picturesque tour of Italy, from drawings made in 1816-1817. The volume was published by John Murray in 1820 and was illustrated with 64 commissioned engravings that were made from Hakewill's drawings. Forms part of: Library Collection. Prints.
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Colosseum (Rome, Italy)Temple of the Dioscuri in the Roman Forum (Rome, Italy)Temple of Antoninus and FaustinaBasilica dei Santi Cosma e Damiano (Rome, Italy)S. Maria Nuova (Church : Rome, Italy)Santa Maria Antiqua (Church : Rome, Italy)
Pictorial worksChurchesCities & townsPeopleTemplesAntiquitiesBuildings, structures, etc
ItalyRomeRoman ForumRomaLazio
Bird's-eye viewsEngravings
British School at Rome
L.657.81.17-20
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