Franz Kaisermann (Yverdon 1765 - Roma 1833), View of the Roman Campagna from the Grove of Villa Taverna

Brown ink and watercolour on paper
cm. 70x104. Framed

The watercolour bears a pen-and-brown-ink signature at the lower right on the recto: “F. KAISERMANN”.
The verso bears a lengthy pen inscription on the left, providing a detailed description of the view. On the right is a pen dedication to Prince Volkonsky, with signature and date: “[...] ROME LE 4.8BRE.1820”.


The work depicts a view taken from the Ruffinella, specifically from the grove of Villa Taverna, belonging to Prince Borghese. In the foreground are part of Tusculum with the Camaldolese convent and Monte Porzio Catone; in the distance are the mountains of Tivoli and the Sabina. The drawing was executed by Franz Kaisermann for His Excellency Prince Volkonsky, Rome, 4 October 1820. Kaisermann went to Rome in 1783, where he studied under Ducros and, under the patronage of Prince Borghese, executed several works.
Private collection, Rome.