Villa Raphael, Rome
Medium
Etching on paper
Dimensions
Image: 16.2 × 23.2 cm (6 7/16 × 9 3/16 in.); Sheet: 17.5 × 23.4 cm (6 15/16 × 9 1/4 in.)
Classification
etching
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
141440
Art Historical Context
Nestled in the sun-drenched landscapes of Rome,Villa Raphael, Rome*1816) is a etching by Ludwig Emil Grimm the youngest brother of the fairy-tale authors Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. during Grimm's formative travels in Italy, this print captures the elegant architecture of Villa Raphael—a historic site evoking the Renaissance master's legacy. At just 16.2 × 23.2 cm, it reflects the Romantic era's fascination with classical antiquity and the Grand Tour, where young artists like Grimm (1790–1863) sought inspiration from Italy's timeless beauty. Etching, Grimm's chosen medium, showcases his mastery ...
About the Artist
Ludwig Emil Grimm · 1790–1863
Comment on works: engraver