View of the Tiber

A charming view of the Tiber painted in 1881 by Ettore Roesler Franz, one of the foremost interpreters of late nineteenth-century Rome. The composition captures the tranquillity of the river at sunset, with golden reflections shimmering across the water, small boats, and glimpses of the historic city rendered with remarkable atmospheric sensitivity.

The work reflects the artist’s distinctive poetic vision, for which he is best known through his celebrated Roma Sparita series documenting the city’s disappearing landscapes. A refined example of his production dedicated to Rome’s urban and riverside scenery.