Who painted The Ripetta in Rome [verso]?

The Ripetta in Rome [verso] was painted by Augustin Pajou in 1754.

Where can I see The Ripetta in Rome [verso]?

The Ripetta in Rome [verso] is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The Ripetta in Rome [verso]?

The Ripetta in Rome [verso] is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

The Ripetta in Rome [verso]

Augustin Pajou , 1754

The Ripetta in Rome [verso] is a chalk drawing by the Romanticist artist Augustin Pajou. It dates from 1754 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

This drawing, The Ripetta in Rome [verso], is a work by French artist Augustin Pajou, executed in 1754.

Technique & Style

The work is rendered in pen and brown ink over black chalk on laid paper, showcasing Pajou's skill with multiple drawing media.

Artist & collection

Artist

Augustin Pajou

Augustin Pajou (French pronunciation: ; 19 September 1730 – 8 May 1809) was a French sculptor, born in Paris. At eighteen he won the Prix de Rome, and at thirty exhibited his Pluton tenant Cerbère enchaîné (now in the Louvre).