A painting of Rome by the British artist JMW Turner has been returned briefly to the city where it depicts, ahead of its sale at auction in the UK.
The Guardian described the work as Turner's 'great love letter' to Rome, while France 24 called the painting 'exceptional'.
Outlets reported that the display in Rome was brief, with The Times noting viewers should 'blink and you'll miss it' before the painting departs for auction.
Coverage across outlets did not specify the exact venue in Rome, the auction house, sale date or estimated price for the painting.
How each side covered it
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- The Guardian described the painting as Turner's 'great love letter' to Rome.
“JMW Turner's 'great love letter' to Rome makes brief return to city before UK auction” — The Guardian
Center
- BBC News and BBC Sport reported the painting's return to the capital ahead of auction.
- France 24 called the painting 'exceptional' and noted its display in Rome before sale.
“Turner painting of Rome returns to the capital ahead of auction” — BBC News
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- The Times emphasised the brief, fleeting nature of the painting's appearance in Rome before auction.
“Blink and you'll miss it: Turner masterpiece briefly returns to Rome” — The Times
Questions readers ask
What happened to the Turner painting of Rome?
A painting of Rome by JMW Turner was brought back to the city for a brief public showing ahead of being sold at auction in the UK, according to The Guardian, BBC News, France 24 and The Times.
Why is this Turner painting significant?
The Guardian described the painting as Turner's 'great love letter' to Rome, and France 24 called it 'exceptional', suggesting its artistic and historical importance to the city it depicts.
Where and when will the painting be auctioned?
The supplied reports indicate the painting will be sold at auction in the UK but do not specify the exact date, venue or auction house.
How long was the painting on display in Rome?
The display was described as very brief, with The Times headline advising viewers to 'blink and you'll miss it' before the painting leaves for auction.
Sources · 5 outlet reports
- The GuardianLeft-leaningJMW Turner’s ‘great love letter’ to Rome makes brief return to city before UK auction
- BBC NewsCenterTurner painting of Rome returns to the capital ahead of auction
- BBC SportCenterTurner painting of Rome returns to the capital ahead of auction
- France 24Center'Exceptional' Turner painting shown in Rome before sale
- The TimesRight-leaningBlink and you’ll miss it: Turner masterpiece briefly returns to Rome