Tempera on paper mounted on original canvas, this artwork offers an extraordinary view of Piazza Colonna, with Palazzo Chigi, today's seat of the Prime Minister's Office, visible on the right and the former Papal Post Office Building, built by Pope Gregory XVI in 1837, on the left.

The image captures a moment before the installation of the gas street lamps in 1854, allowing one to appreciate the charm of a bygone era.

The size is 37x42 cm, with the pictorial part enclosed in an antique gilded wood frame that enhances its historical character.

It belongs to the Roman school, in the manner of Ippolito Caffi, of the 1840/50 period, representing an excellent example of the style and artistic sensibility of the period.

The state of preservation is excellent, with slight color losses testifying to its authenticity and the passage of time.

A fascinating piece for collectors and art enthusiasts who wish to add an important historical testimony to their collection.