Cascade of Tivoli, plate thirty-nine from the Ruins of Rome Possibly 1798

"Cascade of Tivoli" is a hand-colored aquatint engraving by M. Dubourg, part of a series depicting the ruins of Rome. Created around 1798, the print showcases the picturesque landscape of Tivoli, Italy, with a dramatic waterfall cascading through a rocky gorge. The scene is framed by a stone archway, through which viewers can see the town of Tivoli in the distance. Dubourg's meticulous detail captures the beauty and grandeur of this iconic Italian landmark. This print is a part of a larger collection at the Art Institute of Chicago, offering a glimpse into 18th-century artistic interest in Roman antiquities and landscape.