Title
View of Villa d'Este, Tivoli
Creator
Date
1869
Description
A small oil on canvas painting “View of Villa d’Este, Tivoli” (German, 1869) by Ascan Lutteroth (German, 1842-1923). The painting depicts groups of figures walking along a cypress lined path in the gardens of Villa d’Este. The large 16th century villa rises above the gardens at the end of the pathway. The canvas is signed and dated “A. Lutteroth, Tivoli ‘69” on the bottom right corner.
The German artist Ascan Lutteroth lived in Italy from 1868 to 1870. In 1877 he returned to his native Hamburg and later served as a teacher to Crown Princess Victoria.
The German artist Ascan Lutteroth lived in Italy from 1868 to 1870. In 1877 he returned to his native Hamburg and later served as a teacher to Crown Princess Victoria.
Cultural Origin
German
Medium
oil on canvas
gilt and gessoed frame
Extent
25" x 18"
Collection
Source
Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Stagg.
Identifier
PSNC.7354
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