Sujet

The Aurelian Wall in Rome, c.1809-c.1812. Creator: Josephus Augustus Knip.

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The Aurelian Wall in Rome, c.1809-c.1812. Construction of this 18-kilometre-long rampart began under the reign of Roman Emperor Aurelian (270-275 AD), which explains its name, the Aurelian Wall. In choosing a low vantage point, Knip underscored the structure’s menacing massiveness. Knip’s inscription on this drawing is amusing: evidently herds of cattle regularly caused jams on the road along the wall.

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Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

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HRM23A85_441

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35,6Mo (1,3Mo) / 35,1cm x 25,4cm / 4140 x 3004 (300dpi)

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