Model of the Temple of Vesta, Tivoli
1810â30
Medium
models and prototypes
Classification
models and prototypes
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw
Accession Number
2014-39-2
About this artwork
Depicting the temple in its semi-ruined state as visible in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, showing the circular section building with columns ringing a central core, supporting an upper moulding. Model sits on circular footed base of dark-stained wood.
About the Artist
Unknown
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