Figures before the Arch of Septimius Severus, the Forum, Rome; and Figures by the Temple of Saturn, the Forum, Rome

Details

William Hamilton, R.A. (1751-1801)
Figures before the Arch of Septimius Severus, the Forum, Rome; and Figures by the Temple of Saturn, the Forum, Rome
both signed 'Wm Hamilton' (lower right)
pen and grey ink and grey wash heightened with touches of white, within the artist's black-line border, unframed
13 5/8 x 12¼ in. (35 x 31.2 cm.) (2)

Exhibited

Possibly London, Royal Academy, 1744, no. 116 as 'two drawings of ruins; companions'.

Special notice

VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 15% on the buyer's premium

Lot Essay

Hamilton was sent by his father, an assistant to Robert Adam (1728-1792), to study in Rome under Antonio Zucchi, A.R.A. (1726-1795), until 1769. He subsequently returned to London and entered the Royal Academy Schools. He was elected Royal Academician in 1774.

More from British Works on Paper

View All