Temple of Fortuna Virilis, plate thirty-four from the Ruins of Rome Possibly 1797
mdubourg
theartinstituteofchicago
drawing, print, paper
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photo of handprinted image
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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pale palette
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photo restoration
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ink paper printed
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parchment
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old engraving style
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paper
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england
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
"Temple of Fortuna Virilis", a hand-colored aquatint engraving by M. Dubourg, depicts the Roman temple dedicated to the goddess Fortuna, a personification of fortune and luck, in the city of Rome. The print, part of a larger series titled *Ruins of Rome*, presents the ancient temple in a realistic, yet slightly idealized, manner, highlighting its architectural grandeur. The print was created possibly in 1797, showcasing the growing interest in Roman antiquity during the period of Romanticism. Today, this print is part of the Art Institute of Chicago's collection, showcasing the importance of the Temple of Fortuna Virilis within art history.
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