Terme di Caracalla (No. 173)

Cartographer / Artist: James Anderson (1813–1877) / Anderson Studio

Date Created: c. 1870-1880

Medium: Photograph

Physical Dimensions: 15.1 × 11.3 in (38.4 × 28.7 cm)

Geographic Scope: Rome, Lazio, Italy

Archive Catalog ID: 3860

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Anderson Rome Albumen Prints

A striking, large-format 19th-century albumen photograph capturing the monumental, soaring brick and concrete ruins of the Baths of Caracalla in Rome, featuring a lone figure standing near classical column capitals to provide an impressive sense of scale.

Condition: Strong contrast and rich, warm sepia tones.. Minor handling wear and light aging on the outer card margins.. Minimal, negligible rippling at edges typical of mounted albumen prints.. Image area is exceptionally clean with no tears, foxing, or major abrasions.. Verso details. Fraying along raw canvas edges. Scattered circular moisture stains and moderate foxing throughout. Vertical pencil notation "3860" and "185" on right margin

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Terme di Caracalla (No. 173)

By James Anderson (1813–1877) / Anderson Studio

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1870-1880 Photograph by James Anderson (1813–1877) / Anderson Studio documenting Rome, Lazio, Italy. Measures 15.1 × 11.3 in (38.4 × 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
15.1 × 11.3 in (38.4 × 28.7 cm)
Date / Era
c. 1870-1880
Geographic Scope
Rome, Lazio, Italy
Archive Catalog ID
3860
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Strong contrast and rich, warm sepia tones.
  • Minor handling wear and light aging on the outer card margins.
  • Minimal, negligible rippling at edges typical of mounted albumen prints.
  • Image area is exceptionally clean with no tears, foxing, or major abrasions.
  • Verso details
  • Fraying along raw canvas edges
  • Scattered circular moisture stains and moderate foxing throughout
  • Vertical pencil notation "3860" and "185" on right margin

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

A striking, large-format 19th-century albumen photograph capturing the monumental, soaring brick and concrete ruins of the Baths of Caracalla in Rome, featuring a lone figure standing near classical column capitals to provide an impressive sense of scale.

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