View of Rome, c. 1782-1784. This oil sketch showing St. Peter's Basilica in the distance was painted during the artist's stay in Rome, 1777-85. Its spontaneity and freshness is typical of the artist's outdoor paintings, in which he sought to capture the light and atmosphere of Rome.

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