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The Villa d'Este, Tivoli

Ettore Roesler Franz (1845-1907): Italian watercolorist & vedutisti famed for 'Vanishing Rome,' capturing 19th-century Roman life with realism. Explore his cityscapes!

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Artist Biography

Ettore Roesler Franz: Life and Legacy

Early Life and Education

  • Ettore Roesler Franz was born in Rome, Italy on May 11, 1845.
  • His father, Luigi, was of Bohemian origin, while his mother, Teresa Biondi, was Italian.
  • He began his artistic studies at the age of eighteen at the Accademia di San Luca in Rome.
  • Prior to dedicating himself fully to art, he worked at the British consulate from 1864 to 1872.

Artistic Development and Influences

  • During his time at the British consulate, Roesler Franz met Joseph Severn, an artist serving as Consul.
  • Severn introduced him to watercolor painting, which became his preferred medium.
  • He was influenced by the growing interest in *vedutismo*, a genre focusing on detailed cityscapes and landscapes.

Founding of the Società degli Acquarellisti

  • In 1875, Roesler Franz co-founded the Società degli Acquarellisti di Roma (Association of Watercolorists) with Nazzareno Cipriani.
  • Other founding members included Vincenzo Cabianca, Onorato Carlandi, and Cesare Maccari.
  • The society aimed to promote watercolor painting in Italy, modeled after the British Old Water-Colour Society.

The “Roma Sparita” Series

  • Roesler Franz is most renowned for his series of 120 watercolors titled “Roma Sparita” (“Vanishing Rome”).
  • Created between 1878 and 1896, the series documented parts of Rome that were being transformed or demolished due to modernization.
  • The works are considered an invaluable historical record, capturing a disappearing city.
  • He was one of the first artists to depict scenes within the Roman Ghetto.

Major Achievements and Recognition

  • His work gained recognition from prominent figures including Empress Maria Feodorovna and Kings Victor Emmanuel II and Umberto I.
  • He was knighted in the Order of the Crown of Italy in 1890.
  • Roesler Franz regularly exhibited at the Venice Biennale during the early 1900s.
  • In 1902, he was portrayed by Giacomo Balla, a significant figure in Italian Futurism.

Legacy and Historical Significance

  • Ettore Roesler Franz died in Rome on March 26, 1907.
  • Many of his watercolors are now housed in the Museo di Roma in Trastevere.
  • His “Roma Sparita” series remains a crucial visual document of 19th-century Rome and its transformation.
  • He is remembered as one of Italy’s most prolific watercolorists and vedutisti, contributing significantly to the artistic documentation of his time.
Ettore Roesler Franz

Ettore Roesler Franz

1845 - 1907 , Italy

Quick Facts

  • Birth Date: 1845-05-11
  • Birth Place: Rome, Italy
  • Death Date: 1907-03-26
  • Influenced By: Joseph Severn
  • Movement: Vedutismo, Watercolor
  • Name: Ettore Roesler Franz
  • Nationality: Italian
  • Notable Works: Roma Sparita (Vanishing Rome)
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