350 - C. KRUCK (1925–1985), View of St. Peter’s in Rome, 1954, Watercolor

C. KRUCK (1925–1985), View of St. Peter’s in Rome, 1954, Watercolor Christian Kruck (1925 Hamburg – 1985 Frankfurt am Main): View of St. Peter’s in Rome, 1954, Watercolor Technique: Watercolor on canvas, mounted on cardboard Stamp: “Estate” stamp on the reverse, Christian Kruck. 20th century Inscription: Signed “Kruck” in the lower right. Dated “54” in the lower right. Date: 1954 Description: An Impressionist view across St. Peter’s Square in Rome toward the east façade of St. Peter’s Basilica, designed by Carlo Maderno, and the mighty dome planned by Michelangelo Buonarroti. The buildings of the Vatican and the papal palace can be seen to the side. The large ancient obelisk, which was brought here from Nero’s circus in 1585, towers in the center. The artistic color gradients in bold tones are characteristic of the artist, who primarily studied landscapes and architecture in Italy and captured them in watercolor. Keywords: Italy; Rome; Vatican; St. Peter’s Basilica; St. Peter’s Square; Gian Lorenzo Bernini; Church; 20th century; Modern; Architecture; Italy, Rome (Lazio); Size: Canvas: 25.0 cm x 34.4 cm (9.8 x 13.5 in) Condition: Good condition. The colors are well preserved.