158 - Unknown (19th century), Pull-wells in Italy, Watercolor

Unknown (19th century), Pull-wells in Italy, Watercolor Unknown (19th century): Drawing of a well in Italy, study by a traveler, 19th century, Watercolor Technique: Watercolor on paper Date: 19th century Description: An artful watercolor study by an anonymous artist traveling in Italy. It depicts a brick fountain on a small terrace with aloe plants in flowerpots. The side edges and the background blend into suggested areas of color. Only the central subject has been painted with a fine brush and meticulous attention to light and shadow. Keywords: 19th century, Romanticism, Professions, Italy, Size: Paper: 27.2 cm x 19.5 cm (10.7 x 7.7 in) Condition: Good condition. Sporadic pale foxing visible. Slightly soiled along the entire edge. A distinct crease is visible on the left side. The upper right corner is folded diagonally. Multiple crease marks are visible in the lower right corner.