The Roman Forum — Claude Lorrain Fine Art Poster
The Roman Forum — Claude Lorrain Fine Art Poster
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The Story in the Margin
This 1636 etching by Claude Lorrain depicts the ruins of ancient Rome's forum, popularly known by the seventeenth century as the “Campo Vaccino,” or cattle field, since its fallen columns and monuments had become overgrown grazing land. Rome's antique remains were a lifelong subject for Lorrain, the French-born painter and printmaker who spent virtually his entire working life in the city. The print reflects the same fascination with classical ruins, light, and atmosphere that runs through his celebrated painted landscapes. An impression is held in the Art Institute of Chicago's Charles Deering Collection.
Printed with archival giclée inks on smooth, acid-free 220 gsm gallery-grade fine-art paper; available in multiple sizes.
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My whole family has opinions about the house and everyone agreed on this one. The scale works perfectly for The Roman Forum and nothing feels cramped. 👌
The colors are richer in person than they look on a screen. The shading in The Roman Forum has a depth I never noticed in books. It suits an old brick house better than anything I found at the stores around Atlanta. This shop has a customer for life in me.
It’s holding up fine so far and I have no strong feelings either way. Anyone who loves The Roman Forum will be content rather than thrilled.
This is the best thing I have bought for the house all year. The poster arrived rolled in a heavy tube that would take real effort to damage. The finish is even and flawless right to the edges. I would order this again tomorrow.
Everyone who walks in asks about it. My guests ask about The Roman Forum before anything else in the house. There is no pixelation at all, even with my nose close to it. Genuinely delighted with it.