Alexander Monro The Arch of Constantine, Rome, after Parini
An original 1842 watercolour painting, Alexander Monro, The Arch of Constantine, Rome, after Parini.
A beautiful drawing in brown ink and grey wash after the Italian Parini, by Alexander Monro (1802–1844), son of Dr Thomas Monro who ran the informal 'Monro' academy, where the young J.M.W. Turner and Thomas Girtin found patronage, along with other members including John Linnell, John Sell Cotman, Peter de Wint, William Henry Hunt, Joshua Cristall and John Varley.
Provenance: Alexander Monro and by descent.
On paper laid down on original heavy backing paper.
Dimensions: Height: 17cm (6.69") Width: 26.1cm (10.28")
Presented: Unframed.
Medium: Watercolour
Age: Early 19th-century
Signed: Inscribed with initials verso.
Inscribed: Inscribed verso.
Dated: Dated verso.
Condition: Minor surface marks and light foxing to the margins. The edges of the backing paper are deckle edges with some toning and wear. Please see photos for detail.
Stock number: JX-749
