Friedrich Preller the Elder (1804 Eisenach-1878 Weimar), Orti Farnesiani, Palatino, Roma ca. 1827-1831 Pencil on paper, with handwritten annotation lower right "Orti Farnesiani Palatino". H. 10.8 cm × W. 29 cm Produced during Preller's seminal stay in Italy between 1827 and 1831, this sketch captures the famous Farnese Gardens on the Palatine Hill in Rome, an ancient and Renaissance landmark. The scene combines ruins, classical architecture, vegetation and human figures in a masterly panoramic composition. The drawing reflects Preller's precision of line and his aesthetic commitment to the historical and romantic landscape.