Close-up look at Turner's '£50m' Rome painting on show in the city
Summary
A famous painting by British artist J.M.W. Turner called "Rome, from Mount Aventine" is on display in Rome for three days. The artwork, made almost 200 years ago, is very well preserved and may sell for about £50 million in an auction this December.Key Facts
- The painting is by British landscape artist William Turner.
- It shows a wide view of Rome and was inspired by sketches Turner made in the city.
- The painting is nearly 200 years old and has never been restored.
- It still has fingerprints and hairs from Turner’s brushes visible on it.
- The work has only been sold at auction once before, for over £30 million.
- Sotheby’s expects it to sell for around £50 million in London this December.
- The painting is currently exhibited at the Palazzo Rondinini in Rome for three days.
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