Nicolas Poussin
Part of the Colosseum
About this artwork
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artist:Nicolas Poussin (1594 - 1665) French
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title:Part of the Colosseum
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date created:Unknown
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materials:Pen and wash on paper
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credit line:David Laing Bequest to the Royal Scottish Academy transferred 1910
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accession number:D 1007
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Nicolas Poussin
Nicolas Poussin
Poussin aimed to achieve a pure and noble style of painting inspired by the classical ideals of ancient art and the work of Raphael. Born in Normandy, he trained in Paris before arriving in Rome in 1624. Apart from a brief return to Paris (1640-42) he remained in Rome. He did not employ assistants...