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A vibrant watercolor and ink sketch depicting the Fountain of the Four Rivers (Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi) in Rome's Piazza Navona. In the foreground, the dark, dramatic figures of the fountain are rendered with expressive, calligraphic line work and deep brown washes. An Egyptian obelisk rises vertically through the center of the frame, bathed in warm, pale sunlight. Behind it, the ornate dome and facade of the Sant'Agnese in Agone church are captured with light blue shadows and golden-tan highlights. The style is loose and atmospheric, using a limited palette of warm ochres, cool blues, and earthy browns to suggest depth and bright Italian sunlight.