[76053] [The Colosseum (Rome, Italy), view of the central passage, from above, during the excavations, in 1875] [graphic], 1875

Photographic Materials

Identifier: 76053

Staff Only

Dates

1875

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Italian

Extent

3 Photographic Materials : [2 photographic prints] ; 23 x 30 cm. and 18 x 34 cm.

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Parker 3265; AAR; Glass negative : b/w ; 26 x 20 cm.; Parker 3265/D; AAR; Film : b/w ; 6 x 9 cm. -- Duplicate; FUN.13515 F; AAR; Film : b/w ; 9 x 12 cm. - Duplicate

General Note

Part of: Parker collection of classical and medieval art and architecture in Italy.; Prints are variants.

Summary

"It is taken from the gallery on the south-east end, looking northwards. The pavement is seen, and the small chambers for lifts on each side of the passage for men to go up to the arena". See Parker, J.H., Historical photographs. A catalogue ..., London, 1879, p. 28.