The Daily Painting: Sculptors in Ancient Rome

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Sculptors in Ancient Rome

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Sir Lawrence Alma Tadema

(Netherlandish, 1836-1912)

Sculptors in Ancient Rome, 1877

Oil on copper

This is an unusual and creative painting! And one of the reasons I chose it is because I am leaving for Rome today! :)

1 comment:

Kit-KatMay 23, 2010 at 9:33 AM
I saw this and I was like " . . . . whoooooa . . . "
lol. Have fuuuun Rosemary! I'm so jealous!!!
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