
Many early-19th-century artists traveled to Italy to immerse themselves in the countryside and paint or draw ruins. Claude Thiénon worked in Italy from 1805 to 1819, producing many works, including this view of a picturesque road outside of Rome.

View of the Temple of the Sun and Moon from the Coliseum in Rome
Claude Thienon (French, 1772-1846) printed by Comte de Charles Philibert Lasteyrie du Saillant (French, 1759-1849)

View From the Second Terrace of the Villa d'est at Tivoli
Claude Thienon (French, 1772-1846) printed by Comte de Charles Philibert Lasteyrie du Saillant (French, 1759-1849)

View of Tivoli
Claude Thienon (French, 1772-1846) printed by Comte de Charles Philibert Lasteyrie du Saillant (French, 1759-1849)