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Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Pastel and Watercolor - Italian Landscape
Object Number
1955-20-2
Description
On the right is a 3-tiered fountain; on the left is a Roman aquaduct behind which is a composite architectural wonder city, mostly classical buildings and towers. In forground is a sated beggar (or saint) in a floppy tent being interviewed by a bearded general in a chiton and blue cape with his legions in standing formation in back of him in long column. Frame is light molding with narrow border of acanthus leaves molded on inner edge, covered with gold leaf.
Comment
Almira Collins taught art at the Litchfield Female Academy. Two other paintings by Almira in the collection, 1955-20-1 & 3, and a white work coverlet, 1952-01-1.
Category
Date Made
1820
Dimensions
14 3/4" x 21" framed 19" x 25 3/4"
Materials
Social Tags (experimental)
