Rome City Panorama from the Pincio – Elegant Promenade Scene, 1869
€ 280
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1869
Mapmaker / artist
Philippe Benoist, Paris, 1869
Technique
Tinted lithograph
Sheet size
34.7 × 50 cm (13.7 × 19.7 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-14203-15
What the condition grades mean
Excellent
Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good
Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good
Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair
Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.
Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.
Condition
Very good condition with gentle toning. Minor spotting in margins only.
About this sheet
Rome City Panorama from the Pincio – Elegant Promenade Scene, 1869
This panoramic view shows Rome as seen from the Pincian Hill near the Villa Medici, one of the city’s most celebrated viewpoints. Philippe Benoist captures the social ritual of promenade alongside a sweeping urban landscape, blending elegance and topography in a single composition.
Well-dressed figures gather along the balustrade, admiring the city spread below. Trees frame the scene, while domes, towers, and rooftops unfold across the horizon. The softly tinted lithographic technique creates a luminous atmosphere, evoking the warm Roman light that so enchanted 19th-century travelers.
This plate epitomizes the Grand Tour ideal: Rome as a place of beauty, leisure, and contemplation. Benoist’s careful balance between foreground activity and distant cityscape makes the image both intimate and expansive.
It is particularly desirable for interior decoration, offering a sense of openness and classical refinement that works well in living spaces, corridors, or hospitality settings.
Very good condition with gentle toning. Minor spotting in margins only.
Framing tips: A light mat and warm natural wood frame complement the airy, panoramic character of the scene.
