The Romans of the Decadence

Experience the opulent decay of Thomas Couture's 1847 Academic masterpiece Romans of the Decadence, a dramatic portrayal of Roman excess and grandeur that invites you to bring this historical legend into your collection.

Thomas Couture

Thomas Couture (1815-1879) was a pivotal French Romantic & Realist painter renowned for historical scenes like 'Romans During the Decadence.' Influential teacher of Manet, Fantin-Latour & Puvis de Chavannes. Explore his art & legacy!