The Greek Theatre, Syracuse
Watercolour
ca. 1775 to ca. 1800 (made)
ca. 1775 to ca. 1800 (made)
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Watercolour view of Syracuse as seen from the top of a Greek amphitheatre, with many trees below, a small town in the background, a bay of water, and dramatic cloudy skies.
Object details
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| Title | The Greek Theatre, Syracuse (popular title) |
| Materials and techniques | Watercolour |
| Brief description | Abraham Louis Rodolphe Ducros, 'The Greek Theatre, Syracuse'. Watercolour. Late 18th century |
| Physical description | Watercolour view of Syracuse as seen from the top of a Greek amphitheatre, with many trees below, a small town in the background, a bay of water, and dramatic cloudy skies. |
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| Object history | A preliminary drawing by Ducros is at the Musée Cantonal des Beaux-Arts, Lausanne. |
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| Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1950, London: HMSO, 1962. |
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| Accession number | P.4-1950 |
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| Record created | February 21, 2007 |
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