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Dum Romae consulitur morbus imperat, by Giulio Aristide Sartorio, oil, 1892

Dum Romae consulitur morbus imperat

Giulio Aristide Sartorio

1892

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina

Dominant colour

Overview

Dum Romae consulitur morbus imperat is a 1892 oil by Giulio Aristide Sartorio, a Post-Impressionism work, held at National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.

Who painted this?
Giulio Aristide Sartorio
When & what style?
1892 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina

About this work

This painting depicts a somber scene of a woman in a red dress, her long dark hair blowing in the wind, as she sits on the ground next to a man lying on his back. The man is shirtless, wearing only brown shorts, and his head is turned to the side. The background is a desolate landscape with a body of water and a cloudy sky. In the foreground, there are some dead plants and twigs scattered around the couple. The overall mood of the painting is one of sadness and despair. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to explore the works of Giulio Aristide Sartorio.

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