Panorama Foro Civile 19th-20th century

Giorgio Sommer's "Panorama Foro Civile" is a black and white photograph depicting the ruins of the ancient Roman Forum in Pompeii. This 19th-century image, part of a larger collection of photographic documentation of Pompeii by Sommer, captures the stark beauty of the site and the enduring impact of the city's destruction. The foreground features a row of columns leading the viewer's eye towards the ruins of the Forum, with Mount Vesuvius looming in the distance. Sommer's work was instrumental in showcasing the archaeological significance of Pompeii to a wider audience, solidifying its position as a key site of historical interest.