The Roman Forum, looking towards the Capitoline Hill

Cartographer / Artist: Attributed to James Anderson (1813–1877) or Fratelli Alinari

Date Created: c. 1875

Medium: Photograph

Physical Dimensions: 15.9 × 10.6 in (40.4 × 26.9 cm)

Geographic Scope: Rome, Lazio, Italy

Archive Catalog ID: 18

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Anderson Rome Albumen Prints

A striking, large-format 19th-century albumen photograph capturing the ancient ruins of the Roman Forum during early excavations, featuring the Temple of Vespasian, the Arch of Septimius Severus, and the Tabularium.

Condition: Excellent contrast with rich, warm sepia tones. Minor age. toning and wear along the extreme edges of the paper mount. Slight corner bumping on the cardboard backing. Image surface remains clean with no major abrasions or tears. Verso details. Light scattered foxing and organic staining throughout the reverse.. Raw, slightly frayed canvas edges.. Minor age. toning consistent with late 19th. century canvas.

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The Roman Forum, looking towards the Capitoline Hill

By Attributed to James Anderson (1813–1877) or Fratelli Alinari

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1875 Photograph by Attributed to James Anderson (1813–1877) or Fratelli Alinari documenting Rome, Lazio, Italy. Measures 15.9 × 10.6 in (40.4 × 26.9 cm). Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

Acquisition Status$120
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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Photograph
Sheet / Plate Size
15.9 × 10.6 in (40.4 × 26.9 cm)
Date / Era
c. 1875
Geographic Scope
Rome, Lazio, Italy
Archive Catalog ID
18
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Excellent contrast with rich, warm sepia tones
  • Minor age
  • toning and wear along the extreme edges of the paper mount
  • Slight corner bumping on the cardboard backing
  • Image surface remains clean with no major abrasions or tears
  • Verso details
  • Light scattered foxing and organic staining throughout the reverse.
  • Raw, slightly frayed canvas edges.
  • Minor age
  • toning consistent with late 19th
  • century canvas.

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

A striking, large-format 19th-century albumen photograph capturing the ancient ruins of the Roman Forum during early excavations, featuring the Temple of Vespasian, the Arch of Septimius Severus, and the Tabularium.

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