Campagne de Rome
19th century
Medium
Etching
Dimensions
Sheet: 12 5/8 × 18 1/4 in. (32 × 46.4 cm) Plate: 7 7/8 × 11 in. (20 × 28 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1968
Accession Number
68.673.13
Art Historical Context
François-Nicolas Chifflart’s *Campagne de Rome* captures the timeless allure of the Roman countryside through the delicate art of etching. Created in the 19th century, this print reflects the era’s fascination with Italy as a source of artistic inspiration, where the ancient landscape served as both a physical setting and a symbol of classical heritage. Chifflart, working in the tradition of French printmakers, used etching to translate atmospheric scenes into fine, expressive lines that convey light, texture, and depth. Etching was particularly valued during this period for its ability to pr...
About the Artist
François-Nicolas Chifflart · 1825–1901
François-Nicolas Chifflart was born on March 21, 1825, in Saint-Omer, France, to Antoine-Omer Chifflart, a skilled locksmith, carver, and engraver who introduced his son to metal engraving while working for tobacco pipe manufacturer Louis Fiolet. From an early age, Chifflart studied at the local municipal school of design before moving to Paris in 1844, where he entered the École des Beaux-Arts an...