Capture of the Villa Pamfili, from Souvenirs d’Italie: Expédition de Rome 1852

"Capture of the Villa Pamfili" is a lithograph by French artist Auguste Raffet depicting the capture of the Villa Pamfili during the French intervention in Rome in 1849. The scene depicts the French army advancing up a hill towards the villa, with a group of soldiers at the bottom of the image. The work is characterized by Raffet’s distinct style, known for its detailed representation of military scenes and emphasis on realism. "Capture of the Villa Pamfili" is part of Raffet’s larger work "Souvenirs d’Italie: Expédition de Rome" and currently resides in The Art Institute of Chicago.