Attributed to David Roberts, Santa Maria Maggiore, Tuscania, Oil Painting

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A charming 19th-century Italian architectural scene in oil on canvas, attributed to the celebrated British artist David Roberts (1796–1864). The … Read more A charming 19th-century Italian architectural scene in oil on canvas, attributed to the celebrated British artist David Roberts (1796–1864). The painting depicts a congregation leaving Santa Maria Maggiore in Tuscania, Italy, with the figures shown against the richly detailed Romanesque architecture of the church. The composition captures the atmosphere of an Italian town with groups of elegantly dressed figures gathering outside the imposing arched entrances. This particular composition is understood to have been painted from a different viewpoint to a better-known example by David Roberts, offering a distinctive perspective of the historic church and surrounding figures. The work carries additional provenance interest, with stencilled marks to the reverse indicating that it has previously been offered at Christie's on two occasions. The painting has been relined and restored during the 20th century. It is presented in a later decorative frame, which, while functional, is somewhat less distinguished than the quality and character of the painting itself. Product specifications artist: attributed to david roberts (1796–1864) title: congregation leaving santa maria maggiore church, tuscania type: original painting subject: italian architectural and figurative scene style: 19th-century european / italianate technique: oil painting material: oil on canvas country of subject: italy location depicted: santa maria maggiore, tuscania, italy presentation: framed frame: later frame provenance: stencilled marks to reverse indicating previous sales at christie's originality: attributed work height: 56.5 cm / 22.24 in width: 71.5 cm / 28.15 in condition: good antique condition; relined and restored during the 20th century Condition Good antique condition, having undergone relining and restoration during the 20th century. The later frame is present and provides a suitable presentation, although it does not fully complement the quality of the work. See less