Vaticano da Villa Medici

Cartographer / Artist: Attributed to James Anderson or Fratelli Alinari

Date Created: c. 1870-1890

Medium: Photograph

Physical Dimensions: 14.8 × 11.0 in (37.6 × 27.9 cm)

Geographic Scope: Rome, Lazio, Italy

Archive Catalog ID: 3876

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Anderson Rome Albumen Prints

A classic late 19th-century sepia-toned photographic view depicting the fountain at the Villa Medici framing St. Peter's Basilica in the distance.

Condition: Strong sepia tones and high contrast. Minor edge wear and light uniform toning to the margins. Slight cockling typical of vintage unmounted albumen prints. Verso details. Significant scattered moisture staining and foxing across the canvas surface. Minor fraying along the raw fabric edges. Penciled registration number "3876" near the lower. center margin

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Vaticano da Villa Medici

By Attributed to James Anderson or Fratelli Alinari

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1870-1890 Photograph by Attributed to James Anderson or Fratelli Alinari documenting Rome, Lazio, Italy. Measures 14.8 × 11.0 in (37.6 × 27.9 cm). Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Photograph
Sheet / Plate Size
14.8 × 11.0 in (37.6 × 27.9 cm)
Date / Era
c. 1870-1890
Geographic Scope
Rome, Lazio, Italy
Archive Catalog ID
3876
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Strong sepia tones and high contrast
  • Minor edge wear and light uniform toning to the margins
  • Slight cockling typical of vintage unmounted albumen prints
  • Verso details
  • Significant scattered moisture staining and foxing across the canvas surface
  • Minor fraying along the raw fabric edges
  • Penciled registration number "3876" near the lower
  • center margin

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

A classic late 19th-century sepia-toned photographic view depicting the fountain at the Villa Medici framing St. Peter's Basilica in the distance.

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