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DiaporamaView Of The Tevere A Monte Brianzo, Rome
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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
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)
