Scene in an Italian City with Figures Near a Fountain c. 1849

"Scene in an Italian City with Figures Near a Fountain" is a pencil drawing by Frederic Leighton created around 1849. The artwork depicts a bustling scene in an Italian city, with figures gathered around a fountain. Leighton, known for his academic style and historical subjects, captures the grandeur of the scene with detailed figures and a sense of movement. The composition is framed by an arch, drawing the viewer into the heart of the action. The drawing exhibits Leighton’s early mastery of anatomy and draftsmanship, a skill he would further develop throughout his career.