Ettore Forti - Chariot race in the Circus Maximus, mixed med - Lot 139

Ettore Forti - Chariot race in the Circus Maximus, mixed media on paper Work attributed to Ettore Forti (active in Rome late 19th - early 20th century), depicting a chariot race in the Circus Maximus, with a quadriga launched at full speed in the foreground, surrounded by spectators in tiers and architectural elements inspired by ancient Rome, animated composition emphasizing the movement of the horses and the tension of the coachman, detailed treatment characteristic of the Italian historicist movement, mixed technique on paper (gouache and watercolor with opaque highlights), signed lower right "E. Forti Roma", presented under glass in a gilded wooden frame. Forti Roma", presented under glass in a gilded wooden frame. Details: Artist: Ettore Forti - Period: late 19th - early 20th century - Technique: gouache and watercolor on paper - Signature: lower right - Sight size: 36 × 57 cm - Framing: gilded wooden frame under glass