136 - Franz Kaisermann

Franz Kaisermann (Yverdon 1765 – Rome 1833) View of the Roman Campagna from the Grove of Villa Taverna Brown ink and watercolor on paper 70 x 104 cm. Framed The watercolor bears a pen-and-brown-ink signature in the lower right corner on the front: “F. KAISERMANN”. The verso bears a lengthy pen inscription on the left, providing a detailed description of the view. On the right is a pen dedication to Prince Volkonsky, with signature and date: “[...] ROME, AUGUST 4, 1820”. The work depicts a view from the Ruffinella, specifically from the grove of Villa Taverna, which belonged to Prince Borghese. In the foreground are part of Tusculum, including the Camaldolese monastery and Monte Porzio Catone; in the distance are the mountains of Tivoli and the Sabina. The drawing was executed by Franz Kaisermann for His Excellency Prince Volkonsky in Rome on October 4, 1820. Kaisermann went to Rome in 1783, where he studied under Ducros and, under the patronage of Prince Borghese, produced several works. Private collection, Rome.