The Great Cascatella at Tivoli, plate thirteen from the Ruins of Rome by M. Dubourg

The Great Cascatella at Tivoli, plate thirteen from the Ruins of Rome Possibly 1798

drawing, print, paper

photo of handprinted image

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

water colours

yellowing background

ink paper printed

print

paper

coloured pencil

england

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"The Great Cascatella at Tivoli" is an aquatint print from the "Ruins of Rome" series by M. Dubourg. It depicts a dramatic waterfall cascading down a rocky cliffside. The image is reminiscent of Romanticism, a movement focused on the power and beauty of nature, particularly in grand and awe-inspiring landscapes. The print is known for its meticulous detail and skillful use of color, emphasizing the cascade’s forceful energy and the lush surrounding foliage. This print is currently located at the Art Institute of Chicago.