An original early 19th-century gouache painting over etching, Italian School, Temple of Venus & Roma (Tempio di Venere e Roma), Roman Forum, Rome.An exquisite Italian veduta, hand-painted in brilliant gouache over a barely visible engraved base. The view shows the largest and most splendid of Rome's temples, the Temple of Venus and Roma, designed by Hadrian himself.This picture was produced in the early 19th century by an anonymous Italian artist for the Grand Tour souvenir market.On cream wove paper with hand-painted grey border.All artworks come with a Certificate of Authenticity and—if it is a collection artwork—its accompanying collection text or artist biography. Signed: No. Inscribed: Inscribed lower centre: 'Tempio di Venere e Roma'. Height: 12.9cm (5.1″) Width: 17.2cm (6.8″) Condition: Overall in very good condition for its age. Marks to the painted margin at the left and minor marks across the corners from historic corner mounting. Please see photos for detail. Presented: Unframed.