Le Colisée (The Colosseum), in an album containing Recueil de Compositions par Lagrenée Le Jeune (Collection of Compositions by Lagrenée the Younger) 1782 - 1821

"Le Colisée (The Colosseum)" is a brown ink drawing on paper by French artist Jean Jacques Lagrenée the Younger, created between 1782 and 1821. The artwork depicts the ruins of the Colosseum in Rome, a prominent symbol of the Roman Empire's past glory. The drawing showcases the artist's skill in capturing the grandeur and decay of ancient architecture. The Colosseum's imposing archway and crumbling walls create a sense of historical weight, while the figures in the foreground add a human scale to the scene. This drawing, part of a collection of compositions, is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY, and exemplifies the artist's fascination with classical ruins and their enduring legacy.