Who created "The Outskirts of Florence, on the Way to Rome"?

The Outskirts of Florence, on the Way to Rome was created by Franz Edmund Weirotter in c. 1764.

When was "The Outskirts of Florence, on the Way to Rome" created?

This artwork was created c. 1764.

What medium is "The Outskirts of Florence, on the Way to Rome"?

The Outskirts of Florence, on the Way to Rome is etching on laid paper [proof state].

Is "The Outskirts of Florence, on the Way to Rome" in the public domain?

Yes, The Outskirts of Florence, on the Way to Rome is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Outskirts of Florence, on the Way to Rome

Franz Edmund Weirotter

c. 1764

Medium

etching on laid paper [proof state]

Dimensions

sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 14.5 x 11.4 cm (5 11/16 x 4 1/2 in.)

Classification

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

Accession Number

1989.63.4

Art Historical Context

Visitors to the National Gallery of Art can delight in *The Outskirts of Florence, the Way to Rome*, delicate etching by Austrian artist Franz Edmund Wetter, created around 1764. This-state impression on laid paper—trimmed to its precise 14.5 x 11.4 cm plate mark—offers an intimate glimpse of Italy's sunlit countryside, evoking the transitional landscapes between historic cities during the era of the Grand Tour. irotter, a skilled 18th-century etcher and landscape specialist, captured such scenes during his travels through Italy, blending topographical accuracy with atmospheric charm. Etching...

About the Artist

Franz Edmund Weirotter · 1730–1771

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