Oil on canvas, monogrammed and inscribed "1875 Roma" at lower right, presented in likely original period gilt composition frame.

SS 20.75 x 38.5 in. ; DOA 35 x 53.75 in.

From the Collection of James H. Craig and Randy S. Johnson, Sarasota, Florida

Born in Norwich, New York, Dwight Benton spent the last twenty five years of his life living in Rome. He specialized in painting scenes of the city's Protestant Cemetery and served as editor of The Roman World.

Faint allover craquelure; minor chipping to frame.

$2,000 - 4,000