1767
unspecified
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
Peasants and Horses Standing By A Fountain: The Curia Ostilia and the Basilica Porzia on the Palatine Hill Beyond is a 1767 unspecified by Alexander Runciman, a Rococo painting work, held at National Galleries Scotland.
In this painting, a group of peasants and horses gather around a fountain. The scene is set against the backdrop of ancient ruins, with the Curia Ostilia and the Basilica Porzia visible on the Palatine Hill in the distance. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer's eye to the figures in the foreground. The ruins in the background add a sense of history and decay to the scene. This painting is part of the collection at the Scottish National Gallery.
Alexander Runciman (15 August 1736 – 4 October 1785) was a Scottish painter of historical and mythological subjects. He was the elder brother of John Runciman, also a painter.
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