96 S. GIOVANNI IN LATERANO
Cartographer / Artist: Attributed to Fratelli Alinari or Giacomo Brogi
Date Created: c. 1870–1890
Medium: Photograph
Physical Dimensions: 15.5 × 11.0 in (39.4 × 27.9 cm)
Geographic Scope: Rome, Lazio, Italy
Archive Catalog ID: 3869
Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Collection: Europe
A striking, large-format 19th-century albumen photograph showcasing the monumental Late Baroque facade of the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran in Rome, designed by Alessandro Galilei and completed in 1735, captured with exceptional clarity and depth.
Condition: Rich sepia tones with very good contrast and detail.. Minor age. toning and light fading near the margins.. Slight cockling to the print paper, typical for mounted albumen prints of this size.. Mount shows light wear and minor fraying on the cloth edge.. Verso details. Minor fraying along unselvaged edges. Visible organic spotting, foxing, and minor liquid staining. Mild overall toning consistent with age. Penciled inventory numbers "3869" and "175"




