Description of a model of the Roman Colosseum, in its original state, on a scale of the 60th part ...: executed by Charles Lucangeli, a celebrated Roman architect; and finally completed by Sig. Paolo Dalbono, his son-in-law.
This wooden model of the Colosseum (or Flavian Amphitheatre) in Rome is the result of Carlo Lucangeli's research and surveys of the building to create a model of the building as built - not the ruined state as was existing at the time. He produced the first thorough survey of the building, uncovering many previously unknown parts. He had been working on it since 1790 and it was unfinished when he died in 1812. His son-in-law Paolo Dalbono completed the work in 1815. The model was exhibited in London for four years from 1815. It is now restored and exhibited in the Colosseum Museum in Rome.
Provenance
Part of a set of pamphlets from the library of Richard Westmacott RA presented by Mrs Rodwell in 1937 (see RA Annual Report for 1937, p. 55).
Bound (13) in vol. II of a set of pamphlets from the library of Richard Westmacott RA.
Binding Note
In green quarter-bound leather; spine with two red leather labels, both lettered in gilt, the first as 'Miscellaneous' and the second as 'Vol. / II'.
Subject
Colosseum (Rome, Italy) - Amphitheaters Italy Rome - Roman architecture - Rome (Italy) Buildings, structures, etc. - Rome (Italy) Antiquities