Giano Quadrifonte [Arch of Janus, Rome]

Cartographer / Artist: James Anderson (1813–1877)

Date Created: c. 1870

Medium: Photograph

Physical Dimensions: 16.0 × 11.3 in (40.6 × 28.7 cm)

Geographic Scope: Rome, Lazio, Italy

Archive Catalog ID: 342

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Anderson Rome Albumen Prints

A striking 19th-century albumen photograph by James Anderson capturing the ancient Roman Arch of Janus (Arco di Giano) alongside the neighboring medieval Church of San Giorgio in Velabro, complete with a horse-drawn carriage in the foreground.

Condition: Excellent tonal range and contrast with rich, warm sepia tones. Minor age. toning and light handling wear along the outer edges of the paper support. Image area remains clean and free of foxing, tears, or major creasing. Verso details. Significant circular liquid staining and watermarks across the center and left portions of the verso. Moderate overall toning and minor foxing spots. Frayed canvas edges at the top and bottom margins. Pencil inscriptions ("3858" and "165") on the verso

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Giano Quadrifonte [Arch of Janus, Rome]

By James Anderson (1813–1877)

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1870 Photograph by James Anderson (1813–1877) documenting Rome, Lazio, Italy. Measures 16.0 × 11.3 in (40.6 × 28.7 cm). Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Photograph
Sheet / Plate Size
16.0 × 11.3 in (40.6 × 28.7 cm)
Date / Era
c. 1870
Geographic Scope
Rome, Lazio, Italy
Archive Catalog ID
342
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Excellent tonal range and contrast with rich, warm sepia tones
  • Minor age
  • toning and light handling wear along the outer edges of the paper support
  • Image area remains clean and free of foxing, tears, or major creasing
  • Verso details
  • Significant circular liquid staining and watermarks across the center and left portions of the verso
  • Moderate overall toning and minor foxing spots
  • Frayed canvas edges at the top and bottom margins
  • Pencil inscriptions ("3858" and "165") on the verso

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

A striking 19th-century albumen photograph by James Anderson capturing the ancient Roman Arch of Janus (Arco di Giano) alongside the neighboring medieval Church of San Giorgio in Velabro, complete with a horse-drawn carriage in the foreground.

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