Monte Cavallo, Rome
1825
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1825
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a busy courtyard with a tall fountain shooting water high into the air. On the left, a statue of a man riding a horse stands on a pedestal with the words *OPUS PHIDIAE* carved into it. Around the fountain, people in old-fashioned clothes are walking, talking, or riding horses, while a dog lies on the ground nearby. The sky is bright with soft clouds, and the buildings in the background look like a mix of old stone and distant domes. The artist paid close attention to how light hits the wet fountain and the people’s clothes, making some areas look darker or lighter. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this painting in person.
