View of the Forum Romanum in Rome 1853 - 1855
jamesanderson
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"View of the Forum Romanum in Rome" is a striking black and white photograph by James Anderson, capturing the ancient Roman ruins in the mid-19th century. Taken between 1853 and 1855, the photograph showcases the Forum Romanum, a sprawling complex of temples, basilicas, and other structures once the heart of the Roman Empire. Anderson's image highlights the grandeur of the ruins, showcasing the enduring legacy of Roman architecture. Now housed in the Rijksmuseum, the photograph provides a poignant glimpse into a bygone era, offering viewers a visual connection to the history of ancient Rome.
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At the beginning of the 19th century Rome was a village with only a few ten thousand inhabitants. From time immemorial tourists and artists visited the city to admire its ancient archaeological monuments and triumphal arches. Cattle grazed in the forum, and wash was hung up to dry there. The barber lived in the basement of Trajan’s Column and the baker in the nearby Theatre of Marcellus.
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