Roman Forum

Accession Number
1983/2.182

Title
Roman Forum

Artist(s)
Robert MacPherson

Object Creation Date
1813-1875

Medium & Support
albumen print on paper

Dimensions
22 5/16 in. x 17 1/16 in. ( 56.6 cm x 43.3 cm )

Credit Line
Gift of Mr. & Mrs. W. Howard Bond

Physical Description
This photograph depicts a view across the ruins of the ancient Roman forum in the heart of the city of Rome. Along the horizon line can be seen, on the left-hand side: the Basilica di Santa Francesca Romana with the Colosseum behind; and on the right: the Arch of Titus.

Primary Object Classification
Photograph

Collection Area
Photography

Rights
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Keywords
Cityscapes
Rome
Ruins
arenas (sports buildings)
basilicas
columns
columns (architectural elements)
forums (open spaces)
ruins
stair
tower
travel photography
triumphal arches (memorial arches)

3 Related Resources

Italy in 19th-Century Photography
(Part of 4 Learning Collections)
Monuments and Memorials
(Part of 4 Learning Collections)
Ruins
(Part of 3 Learning Collections)

& Author Notes

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