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Rosetta Gate, Alexandria

Agostino Aglio

1802

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Romanticism Early 19th Century Architectural Gate

Dominant colour

Rosetta Gate, Alexandria is a 1802 watercolor by Agostino Aglio, a Romanticism work, depicting Gate, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Agostino Aglio
When & what style?: 1802 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This watercolour painting shows a large, arched gate with a small bridge leading up to it. The gate is made of stone and has intricate carvings on top. A person is standing on the bridge, looking up at the gate. The gate is set against a plain background, which helps to highlight its details. The artist has used a range of colours to bring out the textures of the stone and the carvings. The painting is a great example of Romanticism, and if you're interested in learning more about this style, you should check out the Romanticism movement.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour drawing by Agostino Aglio from 1802, the work depicts Rosetta Gate in Alexandria and likely stems from Aglio's travels in Egypt with William Wilkins between 1801 and 1802. The piece was later acquired from Christopher Powney in October 1964 for £14.

Read the full account in the museum source.