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A Scene in Ancient Rome, A Setting for Titus Andronicus, Act I, scene 3, c. 1830
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A Scene in Ancient Rome, A Setting for Titus Andronicus, Act I, scene 3, c. 1830
XYC281151 A Scene in Ancient Rome, A Setting for Titus Andronicus, Act I, scene 3, c.1830 (w/c & gouache with pen & ink on paper) by Gandy, Joseph Michael (1771-1843); 18.4x29.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; (add.info.: depicts a fictional Roman general engaged in a cycle of revenge with his enemy Tamora, the Queen of the Goths; ); English, out of copyright
Media ID 12794617
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As It Was Capriccio Caprice Classical Architecture Parade Roman Forum Shakespearean Temples
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This print, titled "A Scene in Ancient Rome, A Setting for Titus Andronicus, Act I, scene 3" transports viewers back to the grandeur and drama of ancient Rome. Created by Joseph Michael Gandy in approximately 1830, this artwork showcases his mastery of watercolor and gouache techniques combined with pen and ink on paper. The scene depicted is from William Shakespeare's tragic play "Titus Andronicus" specifically Act I, scene 3. It portrays a fictional Roman general locked in a vengeful cycle with his nemesis Tamora, the Queen of the Goths. The intense emotions and tension between these characters are palpable as they navigate their treacherous path. Gandy's attention to detail is evident throughout the composition. The classical architecture of the Roman forum forms an impressive backdrop adorned with temples and statues that evoke a sense of power and authority. A parade or procession can be seen winding its way through the cityscape below. This print not only captures a moment from Shakespearean literature but also serves as an homage to ancient Rome itself. Its atmospheric quality brings to life both the tragedy unfolding on stage and the spirit of this legendary civilization. Currently housed at Yale Center for British Art as part of Paul Mellon Collection in USA, this artwork continues to captivate audiences today with its timeless depiction of revenge, power dynamics, and human emotion set against a historical backdrop.
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