61 - I. DUVIVIER (1758–1832), Temple of Venus at Baiae, Watercolor

I. DUVIVIER (1758–1832), Temple of Venus at Baiae, Watercolor Ignace Duvivier (1758–1832, ibid.): Ruins of the Temple of Venus at Baiae in the Bay of Naples, 19th century, watercolor Technique: Watercolor and pen drawing on paper, mounted on paper Inscription: At the bottom, inscribed in the artist’s hand: “Vue du temple de Serpis près de Naples” and “Temple de Diana.” Numbered: “6.,” “68),” and “105.” Date: 19th century Description: View showing the part of the Roman thermal complex at Baiae known as the “Temple,” with cliffs on the left and the sea and mountains on the right in the background. Provenance: Ritter von Pfeiffer Collection, Vienna; Boerner, Leipzig, 1914 Keywords: Italy, Naples, Baia, Baiae, Baths, Temple, Venus, Roman, Watercolor, Ruins, Drawing, France, 19th century, Romanticism, Landscape, Italy, Size: Paper: 25.7 cm x 41.6 cm (10.1 x 16.4 in) Condition: Good condition. Somewhat browned, faintly spotted and duststained, margins faintly wavy.